Community Nurse/District Nurse

Search are currently looking for Band 5 Community Nurses/District Nurses to work win Manchester, supporting one of the district nursing teams.

Ideally they would like someone full time however, adhoc shifts are available.

You will enable people to be cared for in their own community and remain as independent as possible, rather than having to go to hospital. The teams are supportive and friendly and truly make a difference to peoples lives and our passionate about patient care.

Duties:

Manage and deliver care to patients with complex health needs within their own homes
Support and advice to patients and their carers in relation to their on-going treatment
Wound management including leg ulcers
Compression bandaging
Bereavement support
Health promotion for individuals, carers and communities
Medication management
Referral to other services if deemed appropriate e.g. Social service, occupational therapy
Maintaining patient records
Requirements for the role:
Minimum 6 months post qualification experience working within a community role
Enhanced DBS
Occupational Health Clearance

The Reward:

Working for Search comes with various rewards, some of what we offer are:
Fast track registration process
Fantastic hourly rates
Revalidation support and updates
Free Training
Free DBS Checks
Holiday Pay for PAYE workers
Great refer a friend schemes
Flexible working hours
Experienced and friendly consultants who understand your needs

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.