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Nights Senior Community Nurse
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What they do
A Public or Community Health Nurse provides health care to community members and addresses community health issues ranging from infectious diseases to substance abuse, focusing on prevention and education as well as treatment. Works with a team of health care professionals; may work in a clinic, and travel within a community or between different communities. May serve as the primary health care provider in underserved communities.
$68,304 / year median in Connecticut
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and experience? This is an exciting opportunity to join our night community nursing service as a Band 6 nurse, working as part of a highly skilled workforce that is central to providing safe, responsive, and compassionate care out of hours. Working overnight, you will deliver essential nursing care to patients in their own homes and care homes, helping to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting patients to remain safely in their preferred place of care. You will work autonomously whilst being part of a wider multidisciplinary team, responding to urgent and planned care needs across the community during night hours. This is a unique chance to advance your career in a forward-thinking community service while making a real difference to patients when they need it most. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities; Deliver skilled nursing care to patients in the community during night hours Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care independently Manage complex and urgent clinical situations safely and effectively Administer medications, including IV therapies, in line with policy Provide palliative and end-of-life care with compassion and sensitivity Support patients, families, and carers during overnight periods Work collaboratively with GP out-of-hours services, ambulance services, and other partners Act as a role model and support junior staff when required Undertake clinical skills including wound care, catheterisation, end of life care, syringe drivers and venepuncture. Post holders will be available to work Monday to Sunday between 8am and 8pm. A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use if required for this post, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. About us The Procare Chief Operating Officer is a Nurse by background, who has a real passion for all aspects of Community working. Our board is clinically led with a Director of Nursing and GPs who have vast community experience, ensuring that Procare has the expertise and knowledge base needed to develop sustainable integrated services. With a strong emphasis on high-quality care, patient safety, and a positive patient and carer experience as the core of our strategy, our goal is to ensure excellent care for our local community. We aim to achieve this by creating a supportive and highly skilled workforce, making Procare a great place to work. We are an innovative, ambitious, friendly, and supportive local team. We take pride in our clinically led and flat management structure, which ensures transparent leadership from all directors. We are in search of an individual with the requisite skills and attributes, someone who is pragmatic and solution-focused, and who desires to be a part of our local Community Nursing Services. Details Date posted 12 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £41,957 to £50,387 a year pro rata per annum inc HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 067-CH-NSCN Job locations Milford Hospital Tuesley Lane Milford GU7 1UG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Communication Communicates effectively with patients, carers, and all members of the multidisciplinary team Maintains accurate and legible documentation and clinical records in line with professional and organisational requirements this includes contemporary paper records and electronic clinical record system, EMIS Maintains strong working relationships and communicates effectively with OOH GPs, social services, acute / community hospital colleagues, Hospice Communicates effectively with others involved in patient to enable a timely response to patients needs Actively contributes to the team, working groups and team meetings Patient Care / Safety / Quality Ensures high quality and effective assessment, treatment, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care to patients and carers within their own home setting Responsible for the effective triaging of referrals and prioritising of work in line with clinical/patient need across Guildford and Waverley Escalates any deviation from the care plan or change in condition to the District Nurse / OOH GP accordingly Responsible for the correct use of aids and equipment supplied for patients and carers and for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to patients Undertake all aspects of medicines management related activities in accordance within the companys medicines policies to ensure the safe, legal and appropriate use of medicines Responsible for recognising the needs of the Night service, identifying risk, and making rapid autonomous decisions, escalating to the Team Lead / Service Development Manager as required Participates in risk assessment and promotes the safety and well-being of patients, staff and any other persons and ensures a safe work environment Service Development Actively involved in the development and implementation of adult community nursing service developments and initiatives Participates in clinical audit and the implementation of changes to ways of working / clinical practice from audit findings, recommendations, and action plans Promoting and supports the implementation of innovation and technology within the workplace Actively participates in and contributes to meetings and working groups that inform the adult community nursing service and nursing profession Acts as a link nurse for defined area e.g. tissue viability, end of life, diabetes, infection prevention and control Leadership and Management Responsible for the ordering and lean stock management of dressings and other equipment Ensures that all complaints, untoward incidents, accidents, and areas of clinical risk are identified and reported to the District Nurse and on the electronic incident reporting system (DATIX) in accordance with policy Monitors and orders stock levels and equipment in line with budget and lean / efficient principles Responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection prevention and control and safety are maintained Acts as a role model for all 6Cs Development of self and others Accountable for own professional actions in line with the NMC code and local policy and guidelines Recognises own limitations in the provision of clinical care and urgency of patients needs, referring to other health care professionals accordingly and is accountable for his/her own actions often without direct supervision Keeps up to date with professional nursing and regulatory requirements, health care developments, clinical evidence, National Service Frameworks for practice, national and local policies, and guidelines to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post Responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in learning and development activities and continuing professional development to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post Responsible for completing all own mandatory training within required time frames and for ensuring this is completed for other team members Participates in own annual appraisal and objective setting each year Access regular 1-1 meetings with line manager Accesses, participates, encourages, and facilitates regular clinical supervision and peer review Responsible for supervising and appraising team members through annual appraisals, mid-year reviews and within team to develop meaningful and achievable personal development plans and objectives for individuals Undertakes supervisor (mentor) training and updates to ensure skills are available to facilitate the teaching and learning experiences for all students, colleagues, visitors, and employees Supporting induction, competency achievement, supervision and mentoring of new team members and supporting pre-registration student nurses Job description Job responsibilities Communication Communicates effectively with patients, carers, and all members of the multidisciplinary team Maintains accurate and legible documentation and clinical records in line with professional and organisational requirements this includes contemporary paper records and electronic clinical record system, EMIS Maintains strong working relationships and communicates effectively with OOH GPs, social services, acute / community hospital colleagues, Hospice Communicates effectively with others involved in patient to enable a timely response to patients needs Actively contributes to the team, working groups and team meetings Patient Care / Safety / Quality Ensures high quality and effective assessment, treatment, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care to patients and carers within their own home setting Responsible for the effective triaging of referrals and prioritising of work in line with clinical/patient need across Guildford and Waverley Escalates any deviation from the care plan or change in condition to the District Nurse / OOH GP accordingly Responsible for the correct use of aids and equipment supplied for patients and carers and for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to patients Undertake all aspects of medicines management related activities in accordance within the companys medicines policies to ensure the safe, legal and appropriate use of medicines Responsible for recognising the needs of the Night service, identifying risk, and making rapid autonomous decisions, escalating to the Team Lead / Service Development Manager as required Participates in risk assessment and promotes the safety and well-being of patients, staff and any other persons and ensures a safe work environment Service Development Actively involved in the development and implementation of adult community nursing service developments and initiatives Participates in clinical audit and the implementation of changes to ways of working / clinical practice from audit findings, recommendations, and action plans Promoting and supports the implementation of innovation and technology within the workplace Actively participates in and contributes to meetings and working groups that inform the adult community nursing service and nursing profession Acts as a link nurse for defined area e.g. tissue viability, end of life, diabetes, infection prevention and control Leadership and Management Responsible for the ordering and lean stock management of dressings and other equipment Ensures that all complaints, untoward incidents, accidents, and areas of clinical risk are identified and reported to the District Nurse and on the electronic incident reporting system (DATIX) in accordance with policy Monitors and orders stock levels and equipment in line with budget and lean / efficient principles Responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection prevention and control and safety are maintained Acts as a role model for all 6Cs Development of self and others Accountable for own professional actions in line with the NMC code and local policy and guidelines Recognises own limitations in the provision of clinical care and urgency of patients needs, referring to other health care professionals accordingly and is accountable for his/her own actions often without direct supervision Keeps up to date with professional nursing and regulatory requirements, health care developments, clinical evidence, National Service Frameworks for practice, national and local policies, and guidelines to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post Responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in learning and development activities and continuing professional development to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post Responsible for completing all own mandatory training within required time frames and for ensuring this is completed for other team members Participates in own annual appraisal and objective setting each year Access regular 1-1 meetings with line manager Accesses, participates, encourages, and facilitates regular clinical supervision and peer review Responsible for supervising and appraising team members through annual appraisals, mid-year reviews and within team to develop meaningful and achievable personal development plans and objectives for individuals Undertakes supervisor (mentor) training and updates to ensure skills are available to facilitate the teaching and learning experiences for all students, colleagues, visitors, and employees Supporting induction, competency achievement, supervision and mentoring of new team members and supporting pre-registration student nurses Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Level 1 Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration Educated to diploma or level 6 / degree level in relevant area Relevant community nursing related qualification and experience Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience undertaking holistic assessments of patients, including those with multiple pathology and complex health and social needs Broad range of clinical skills relevant to District Nursing Ability to identify and escalate urgent client information to the District Nurse / GP / Clinical Lead A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use if required for this post, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Level 1 Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration Educated to diploma or level 6 / degree level in relevant area Relevant community nursing related qualification and experience Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience undertaking holistic assessments of patients, including those with multiple pathology and complex health and social needs Broad range of clinical skills relevant to District Nursing Ability to identify and escalate urgent client information to the District Nurse / GP / Clinical Lead A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use if required for this post, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Procare Community Services Address Milford Hospital Tuesley Lane Milford GU7 1UG United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.procarehealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Procare Community Services Address Milford Hospital Tuesley Lane Milford GU7 1UG United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.procarehealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Stephanie Ray stephanie.ray1@nhs.net 01483362020 Details Date posted 12 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £41,957 to £50,387 a year pro rata per annum inc HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 067-CH-NSCN Job locations Milford Hospital Tuesley Lane Milford GU7 1UG United Kingdom Supporting documents Privacy notice Procare Community Services's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)