Homecare Nurse

Fantastic opportunity for a high-calibre ICU/ITU, Critical Care, Surgical or Nutrition nurse to join a global leading manufacturer of healthcare devices/products as a Homecare Nurse.

Specialist training will be provided for the successful candidate in this highly progressive and autonomous role which aims to provide a true first-class patient care experience.

• Provide individualised quality patient care to all homecare patients in their home setting underpinned by current local and national guidelines and policies.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to support the nurse led service –working in accordance with the nursing rota, on-call rota and the Annual Leave Policy for homecare Nurses.
• Work with the Senior homecare Nurse and Regional Lead Nurse in discharge management, following relevant processes, to provide a seamless service.
• Support the Installation of new homecare patients – complete all relevant documentation and escalate any issues.
• Administer prescribed IV therapies and associated care and support to patients who are unable to be trained to independence.
• Provide training, education and support to patients/carers with regards to the equipment and infusion devices required for infusion/administration of therapies to independence.
• Provide training, education and support to patients/carers in the connection and disconnection of PN and IV therapies to independence.
• Provide training, education and support patients/carers in the care and management in accordance with local policies and national guidelines to independence.
• Report any clinical changes in patients to the relevant Senior homecare Nurse or Regional Lead Nurse or Trust.
• Always maintain contemporaneous nursing care records in accordance with the record keeping guidelines.

• NMC registration
• Intensive Care / High dependency / General surgery/ nursing care experience at a level equal to top of Band 5
• Current clinical experience minimum of last 2 years
• Competent in the management and delivery of PN and other IV Therapies
• Competent in the care and management of CVADs
• Blood samples from CVADs
• Cannulation/Venepuncture – desirable
• In-depth knowledge of supporting patients requiring Home Parenteral Nutrition and IV Therapies
• Understanding of national standards and guidelines for IV infusions/CVADs
• Excellent Communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Good time management