Parish Nurse
Description
As a YMCA Parish Nurse you would:
Help service users identify issues and self-manage their wellbeing so they flourish in body, mind and spirit. This might be 1:2:1 or in a group setting. Signpost, support, and provide information and reassurance enabling service users to access NHS and other professional or community support as well as internal support from YMCA colleagues and projects. Offer spiritual care from a Christian perspective, such as prayer or acts of worship Be instrumental in supporting the project develop in this pilot phase
This project is being developed and lead by One YMCA’s Chaplaincy Team, together with our Medium Complex Intensive Support Service (MCISS) and supported by Parish Nursing Ministries UK (PNMUK).
The Chaplaincy Team offer life-transforming spiritual care and pastoral support. For us Chaplaincy is about journeying with people, inspired by the life, example and teaching of Jesus. Our vision for Chaplaincy is to see even more of our service users and staff thriving through experiencing the love of God for themselves. Following a re-shaping of our work, Chaplaincy is now part of the newly formed Christian Mission team, which is at the heart of this growing charity.
The impact you'll have
You could be part of our exciting pilot project as a volunteer Parish Nurse offering life-transforming whole-person healthcare, working alongside Chaplains, Complex Needs and Housing Support Workers.
The skills you'll need
You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:
Training for this role is provided by PNMUK as part of their on-going programme of support and personal development for Parish Nursing nationally. The next course is 15-17th November with follow-up online sessions.
When
Commitment
Ongoing
Available Slots
1
You will need
Criminal record check required
Minimum age: 21
ONE YMCA
Families, children and young people
We provide social housing for single people and support the training and development of young people and residents. We also operate a range of children’s centres and a full-day nursery.
In addition, we deliver community services including health, sports and recreation programmes, along with facilities and meeting spaces for local groups.