Staff Nurse
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 November 2025 |
| Location: | Durham, DH1 5TW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9439-2526-0986 |
Summary
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - To assess patients needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. - To organise the delivery of nursing care, deploying staff effectively. - To be aware of, and communicate to team members, changes to patient information and treatment plans, both verbally and in writing. - To adhere to NMC standards of record keeping. - To assist and support in Home setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care. - To participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities eg Essence of Care - To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget. - To provide advice and act as role model to other members of the team. - To be proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient safety. - To supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuring tasks undertaken have been delegated appropriately. - To contribute to the day-to-day management of the Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to provide an appropriate level of nursing service and to address bed management issues.- To participate in education and training of junior staff. - To involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of care. - To participate in clinical supervision. - To assist in resolving conflict and defusing situations where appropriate. - To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times.