Job Description

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for Service Users within the WICU community ward. You will provide high quality care that meets the

needs of Service Users who require an inpatient bed to either avoid hospital admission, for rehabilitation, or further assessment of their nursing needs which can include managing complicated long-term conditions, recognition and response to deterioration and care towards the end of life.



You will also contribute to the development of a positive working environment, demonstrating SCARF principals and be committed to the development of yourself and others.



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To provide skilled, effective and evidence-based nursing care to service users.



To provide care and attention to the needs of vulnerable adults. Including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.



To have a good understanding of what has led to a person requiring our service, what needs to be done to get them home and taking a pro-active approach to discharge planning.



To ensure that all care plans in the ward are completed, up to date and evaluated regularly.



To liaise with, and refer to, all those involved in the delivery of care to ensure adequate care and support for service users.



To undertake assessments for deteriorating patient, continence, management of falls assessment and prevention, pressure ulcer prevention and management, medicines management.



To undertake nutritional assessments and advise and support people with their nutritional needs e.g. thickened fluids and special diets



To work with older people with intermediate care needs providing a rehabilitative approach to care, which promotes maximum independence.



To undertake Mental Capacity Assessments within your scope of practice, recording and acting on these according to Trust guidance.



Please note that the use of AI is monitored and if used in your application must be declared


Interviews will be taken place in a face to face format



Join Our Team at WICU as a Community Ward Nurse - Make a Real Difference!



Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse ready to provide high-quality, holistic care? We're looking for a dedicated nurse to join our WICU community ward, supporting patients who need inpatient care for rehabilitation, assessment, or to avoid hospital admission.



We are looking for a nurse who is-



Experienced in nursing vulnerable adults and older people with intermediate care needs

Committed to promoting independence and enhancing patient wellbeing

Skilled at using electronic patient records and systems

A strong communicator who thrives in a positive, team-focused environment



What You'll Do



Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients with complex long-term conditions

Collaborate with patients, families, and a multi-disciplinary team to enable people to leave hospital safely

Conduct key assessments including patient deterioration, mental capacity and continuing healthcare checklists

Support and teach colleagues, students, patients, and carers

Work within local and national guidelines to ensure safe, evidence based and dignified care



Apply today to join our passionate community nursing team!



To provide skilled, effective and evidence-based nursing care to service users.



To promote the participation of service users and relatives in assessments and care planning.



To provide care and attention to the needs of vulnerable adults. Including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.



To have a good understanding of what has led to a person requiring our service, what needs to be done to get them home and taking a pro-active approach towards discharge planning according to

local policy.



To ensure that all care plans in the ward are completed, up to date and evaluated regularly.



To participate in weekly multi-disciplinary clinical reviews.



To liaise with, and refer to, all those involved in the delivery of care to ensure adequate care and support for service users.



To identify and record all incidents and concerns and report back to the Ward Manager.



To ensure the safe handling of body fluids and contaminated sharps.



To undertake assessments such as; assessment of the deteriorating patient, continence assessment and management of falls assessment and prevention, pressure ulcer prevention and

management, medicines management.



To undertake MUST nutritional assessments and advise and support people with their nutritional needs e.g. thickened fluids and special diets under the guidance of the specialist dietitian.



To provide a teaching role for colleagues, students, service users and carers.



To work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Trust policies and guidelines to maintain accurate and detailed recorded records and recognise legal and ethical issues.



To work with older people with intermediate care needs providing a rehabilitative approach to care, which promotes maximum independence.



To undertake Mental Capacity Assessments within your scope of practice, recording and acting on these according to Trust guidance.



To be alert to the needs of adults at risk, identifying risk of possible harm and taking appropriate safeguarding action as required.



To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records using the Electronic Patient Record system and Electronic Prescribing on Systmone