Community Nurse

The role encompasses treatment, advice and teaching within the professional competence of the post holder and applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high quality evidence based care.

The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse (Part 1) and will work as a member of the integrated community health care team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries. Liaising with GPs, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies he/she will deliver individualised care to patients under the supervision of the District Nurse.

Essential criteria for this post include:
•The ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary Primary Health Care Team,
•Ability to demonstrate knowledge of key issues in Primary Care Services
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.