Community Nurse

Location Kent
Job type Contract
Salary £21.06 - 21.06 per hour
Consultant Jack Dobrucki
Call +44 7361 589691
Reference 231370

JOB-20240909-f9129149

Exciting opportunity alert! We are seeking a talented Community Nurse specialising in General Health to join our team in Kent, UK, earning £21.06 per hour. This ongoing locum role offers the flexibility and variety often craved in the healthcare profession. As part of the community nursing team, you'll be helping housebound patients, offering your expertise as a full-time or part-time member of staff, depending on your preference.

Perks and benefits:
- Days and Hours: Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your work hours. With a minimum of 22.5 hours per week, organise your shifts around 8-4, 9-5, or opt for long days from 8am-6pm. The choice is yours!
- Variety of Work Settings: Experience a range of environments and patient needs, keeping each workday interesting and engaging.
- Networking Opportunities: Enhance your professional network by working with a diverse team of skilled healthcare professionals.
- Skill Development: Boost your skills with experience across various healthcare needs and patient care situations.
- Work-Life Balance: Locum work gives you the chance to maintain a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy more time with family and exploring the beautiful Kent countryside.

What you will do:
- Deliver nursing care to a designated patient caseload, utilising your expertise autonomously.
- Undertake holistic assessments of both routine and complex patients to collaboratively plan care with patients and families.
- Independently provide planned care, document interventions, and escalate concerns as needed.
- Participate in daily handovers, order necessary equipment, and liaise with GPs and colleagues.

To excel in this role, you will need essential skills including driving with access to a car, proficiency in the Rio system, holistic patient assessments, insulin administration, glucose monitoring, wound care, and injections.

Why Kent, you ask? Boasting beautiful landscapes, fascinating history, and a vibrant community, Kent offers an exceptional quality of life. Discover local cuisine, indulge in scenic walks, and immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry of this enchanting county. Kent is not just a place to work; it's a place to call home. Join us in making a difference today!

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