Complex Care Nurse

Ipswich Source: WhatJobs

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Job Description

Complex Care Nurse

Location

Service users Home-Based Care

Reports To

Clinical Lead / Registered Manager

Job Purpose

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Nurses to provide high-quality, person-centred care to service users living with a complex care needs. The successful candidate will support the service users in there own homes, ensuring his safety, comfort, dignity, and independence while managing complex clinical needs, including total PEG, tracheostomy care, and ventilator support.

Working Conditions

The positions within the care package can allow for full time and part time working patterns and day and nights shifts are available, working 12 hours each shift. You will also be paid weekly and given your rota 3 months in advance. You will also be working with a Complex Care support worker on every shift.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver person-centred care in accordance with the individual care plan and risk assessments.
Provide support with all activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, dressing, mobility, and positioning.
Monitor and manage the service user's clinical needs, including: Administration and monitoring of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).
Tracheostomy care and suctioning as required.
Ventilator management and observation.
PEG.
Medication.
Manual Handling.
Monitoring vital signs and recognising signs of deterioration.
Support with medication administration in line with company policies and clinical protocols.
Assist with pressure area care and repositioning to prevent skin breakdown.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided, observations, and any changes in the service user's condition.
Communicate effectively with family members, multidisciplinary teams, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Ensure all medical equipment is used safely and correctly and report any faults or concerns promptly.
Promote the service user's independence, dignity, and choice at all times.
Provide emotional support and companionship to the service user and their family.
Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
Attend training sessions, team meetings, and clinical competency assessments as required.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working in a complex care or healthcare setting.
Experience supporting individuals with spinal, brain injury and degenerative conditions
Competency in tracheostomy care and suctioning.
Experience in ventilator management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A compassionate, patient, and professional approach to care.
Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and nights where required.

Desirable Requirements

Valid NNC pin.
Experience working in home care or community settings.
Manual handling training.
Basic Life Support and emergency response training.
Previous experience with Spinal Injuries
Tracheostomy care and suctioning as required.
Ventilator management and observation.
Medication

Personal Attributes

Compassion and empathy.
Reliability and professionalism.
Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
Respect for confidentiality and safeguarding principles.
The ability to remain calm under pressure.
Commitment to delivering exceptional standards of care.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and comply with all safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies and procedures.