Adult Complex Care Nurse

Adult Complex Care Nurse Community Based

Purpose:

• To provide Complex Care and support services (e.g. stoma care, catheter care, PEG feeding, wound management, nephrostomy care, tracheostomy care, complex medication administration, ventilation, end-of-life care) to service users in their own homes.

Complex Care Nurse Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To act as a service lead in all aspects of complex and personal care and support for our service users.
• To provide nursing care and support which meets TSF Healthcare Solutions standards, regulatory requirements, the Compassion in Practice 6C s and adheres to the NMC Code of Conduct and guidance within the NMC Scope of Professional Practice .
• To ensure that care and support is provided safely, efficiently and effectively, in a way that promotes choice and independence and respects the privacy, dignity and lifestyle of each service user.
• To assess complex and personal care needs for new and existing service users.
• To develop personalised care plans and adjust them as necessary.
• To review, monitor and record conditions, escalate cases and make referrals as needed.
• To maintain accurate and up to date records of all service users.
• To prepare reports for the Registered Manager and the Board of Directors to assist decision-making and to retain efficient and accurate records in accordance with organisational policy and legislative requirements.
• To work collaboratively with other healthcare providers such as General Practitioners, Social Workers, Occupational therapists, and Psychologists to ensure service users needs are met.
• To develop work schedules, assign tasks and arrange training for healthcare assistants as necessary.
• To work independently and as part of a team to keep service users safe and well in their own homes.
• To keep service users, their families and healthcare assistants fully involved and informed during the episode of care.
• To participate in health education and other health care initiatives within the organisation s service area.

Other duties

• To comply with all legislation e.g. health and safety legislation, infection control policies etc and attend all appropriate training.
• To comply with the principles and requirements of TSF Healthcare Solutions in relation to the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR in relation to the management of the organisation s records and information and respect the privacy of personal information held by the organisation and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Qualifications

• RGN Qualification is essential.
• Evidence of Current NMC Registration is required.
• A post registration qualification in a relevant area is desirable but not essential
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Complex Care Nurse Experience

• Minimum of 1 years' experience in a Complex Care or similar environment.
• Clinical skills in Complex Care
• Complex case load management experience.
• Use and implementation of clinical guidelines, standards, protocols and care pathways.
• Infection control.
• Health promotion