About the Role
Ellea Nursing seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RGN) with advanced proficiency in Intravenous Therapy/Venipuncture to deliver hospital-standard care to private clients in their homes. This role offers the opportunity for holistic, one-to-one care, building rapport with patients and managing complex medication regimes.
Responsibilities
- Independent administration of prescribed IV therapies, including antibiotics, anti-emetics, and IV fluids, strictly adhering to clinical protocols.
- Competent management of Peripheral Cannulas and Central Venous Access Devices (PICC lines, Hickman lines, Port-a-Caths), including dressing and bung changes, needling ports and flushes.
- Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, including educating clients and caregivers on keeping the site clean and recognising early signs of infection.
- Accurate and timely documentation of care delivered, including assessments, VIP scores and medications administered, in line with professional codes of conduct.
- Promptly escalating any concerns or changes in condition.
- Continuous monitoring of infusion site for signs of phlebitis/ thrombophlebitis or complications, escalating to our Clinical Lead or the patient’s Consultant immediately if required.
- Competent in Venipuncture/Cannulation.
- Acting as a professional ambassador for Ellea Nursing in private homes, maintaining absolute discretion, privacy, and a tidy clinical environment.
Requirements
- Active NMC Registration with no restrictions.
- Minimum 1-year post-qualification experience, ideally within Acute Medicine, A&E, HDU, ITU, or a dedicated IV Homecare team.
- Validated competency in Cannulation, Phlebotomy, and IV Drug Administration.
- Experience with PICC/CVAD’s is highly desirable.
- Up-to-date BLS and Anaphylaxis training.
- Immaculate presentation, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to work alone as an autonomous practitioner.
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Venipuncture
- Cannulation
- Phlebotomy
- IV Drug Administration
- Peripheral Cannulas
- Central Venous Access Devices (PICC lines, Hickman lines, Port-a-Caths)
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Documentation
- Patient Monitoring
- Communication Skills
Location
- Various locations across the Midlands
Work Type
- Flexible shifts
Experience Level
- Minimum 1-year post-qualification experience
Education Level
- Registered Nurse (RGN)
Salary/Compensations
- £40.52 per hour
Benefits
- Autonomy: Manage your own schedule with flexible rotas.
- Time to Care: Escape the rush of the ward and focus entirely on one patient at a time.
- Competitive Pay: Rates reflective of the specialist skills and private nature of the work.
- Clinical Governance: Full backing from a clinical lead, you are independent, but never unsupported.
- Rewarding placements matched to your skillset supporting high-profile clients.
- Unparalleled professional development.
- Competitive rates of pay and travel contribution.
- 5-star customer service training and induction.
- Flexible shifts to suit your schedule.
- 24/7 expert clinical support from our dedicated team.
- Wellbeing calls with our experienced supervisions and appraisals team.
About the Company
- Ellea Nursing provides unrivalled world-class care private clients nationwide, promising you a world-class career, delivering world-class care.
