Registered Nurse

Job summary

Registered Nurse

At Brancaster and Cinnabar we offer some of the highest quality care, accommodation and support services for people throughout the UK. Our mission is to inspire great care and positive wellbeing at every stage of our Resident’s lives.

Our staff who share our ethos and values are our biggest asset and we are positive about their commitment and dedication to each other as well as to our Residents. You will find a warm and friendly welcome when you join our Team.

We pay above ‘average’ pay rates and we currently have several vacancies. Reporting to the Registered Manager successful candidates will have the following attributes:

Person Specification

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• Must hold NMC PIN
• Good communication skills
• Reliability, flexibility and motivation to work effectively with colleagues
• Be able to lead and direct a Team of Staff
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Job Role

Registered Nurse

Purpose of the Post

1. Responsible for implementation and evaluation of specific Care Plans.

2. Carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate skills and supervise unqualified staff.

3. Safely administer medication as prescribed.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Carry out all duties in such a manner as to enhance the residents’ quality of life, ensuring their independence, dignity, fulfilment, choice, privacy and rights are not devalued.

2. Assist in ensuring that agreed standards of resident care within the Home are achieved.

3. Refer complaints from residents/relatives to the Home Manager

4. Inform the Home Manager about accidents and untoward occurrences.

5. Assist when necessary medical staff in carrying out prescribed treatments and investigations.

6. Reports to senior nurse (nights) any changes or deterioration in residents’ condition.

7. Ensure that Health and Safety Regulations within the Home are adhered to, reporting to Manager promptly all hazards and defects, carry out duties in such a manner as to minimise risk to all residents, staff and visitors.

8. Ensure staff awareness of good moving and handling techniques and that same is used within the Home.

9. Ensure correct reception and admission of residents/ visitors etc.

10. To carry out all policies as required in respect of resident safety, property and valuables, fire precautions etc.

11. To carry out duties delegated by the Home Manager/Clinical Nurse Manager/Deputy Manager within competencies.

12. Assisting/arranging/supervising residents needs and diets.

13. Respond quickly to emergencies.

14. Assist the manager to ensure that each resident receives care appropriate to his/her individual need.

15. To adhere to the Home’s Safeguarding policy at all times and act promptly on any concerns.

Medical

1. Safe administration of medication according to GP prescription and NMC guidelines

2. Carry out routine investigations

3. Monitor patient’s progress, administer drugs and medicines, apply surgical dressings and give other forms of treatment

4. Advise on nursing care, disease prevention, nutrition, etc. and liaise with the management on issues concerning nursing policy

5. Respond quickly to emergencies.

6. Assist the manager to ensure that each resident receives care appropriate to his/her individual need.

7. Assist the Manager to secure and sustain the home for the residents, promote a caring environment through high standards of professional practice conducive to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs to the residents.

8. Assist medical doctors, deal with emergencies and prepare patients for examination

9. Carry out the person-in-control’s policy and instruction and implement the requirements of the Care Act 2014.

10. Participate in the preparation for physical and psychological treatment of mentally ill patients

Education & Training

1. To take an active part in the orientation and training of non-trained staff.

2. Assist in the supervision of non-trained staff in the clinical situation.

Communication

1. Provide oral and written reports as required to Home Manager/Clinical Nurse Manager/Deputy Manager in the activities of the Home, and on significant matters as required.

2. Assisting and maintaining effective communications within the Home.

3. Preparing and receiving reports for and from day/night staff.

4. Advise the Home Manager/Clinical Nurse Manager/Deputy Manager on matters relating to provision of service as appropriate.

Administration

1. Supervise the use of equipment/supplies and ensure their economical and effective use, instructing junior staff as necessary.

2. Assist in testing out new equipment and reporting on effectiveness as requested.

Personnel

1. Ensure and maintain the environment of staff resources is conducive to job satisfaction and high morale.

2. Inform the Home Manager on staff hours worked, overtime, sickness etc.

3. Monitor and control junior staff and report to the Home Manager, staff who fail to comply with accepted standards.

4. Induct newly appointed staff to their duties together with training required for same.

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting or assisting Residents with washing, dressing, toileting and meals.
• Contribute to the high quality care and support to meet individual needs, aspirations and well-being.
• Assist in providing social activities by interacting with Residents and supporting them to continue or take up new hobbies and interests.
• Report on Residents wellbeing under the supervision of more senior staff
• Promote and ensure a positive reputation of the Home.

Benefits of being a Brancaster & Cinnabar Support Worker

• Excellent Training provided
• Comprehensive Induction Programme
• Free Uniform
• Pension Scheme
• Free Enhanced DBS
• Free Parking

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent