Registered Nurse

Job summary

Days-37.5 hrs pw | Pro Rota | 07:45 > 20:00

Nights-37.5 hrs pw | Saturday, Sunday, Monday night

?? Summary of duties

• Ensure our residents are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their well-being.

• Undertake the Care Planning activities for our Residents.

• Ensure Care Plans are developed in collaboration.

• Undertake all aspects of medicine management in line with legal, professional, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide leadership to the care and nursing functions of our Home.

• Provide nursing care in accordance with current best practice.

• Be registered with the NMC and work within the Code of Conduct.

• Comply with NMC requirements for revalidation every three years.

• Obtaining confirming evidence of continued adherence to the NMC codes of practice.

Specific Responsibilities

• Clinical Care Delivery: Provide high-quality nursing care to residents, including wound care, monitoring vital signs, and managing long-term health conditions.

• Medication Administration: Safely administer and manage medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and care home policies.

• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and regularly review individual care plans to ensure residents receive appropriate and personalised care.

• Health Monitoring: Assess residents’ physical and mental health, identifying and responding to changes in condition.

• Clinical Decision Making: Provide professional judgement and take appropriate action in response to medical concerns or emergencies.

• Supervision of Staff: Support, guide, and supervise care assistants and other staff to ensure safe and effective care is delivered.

• Communication with Healthcare Professionals: Liaise with doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate residents’ care.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records, care documentation, and medication records.

• Resident and Family Support: Provide information, reassurance, and support to residents and their families regarding health and care needs.