Registered Nurse, Days

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To positively support the  Deputy Manager in providing leadership to the care staff within the service
•   To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may, from time to time, be required to maintain that currency of practice
•   To manage the service in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager, Registered Provider, legislative requirements, relevant regulations, in line with accepted best practice and within the financial plans agreed, from time-to-time, with the Registered Provider

The Registered Nurse’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

•   Ensure that service users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
•   Undertake the care planning activities for service users to meet changing physical, psychological and social needs, taking into consideration privacy, dignity, personal choice and informed consent
•   Ensure care plans are developed in collaboration with service users, their families and friends (where appropriate) and members of the multidisciplinary team
•   Undertake all aspects of medicine management in line with legal, professional and regulatory requirements
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills and, where needed, convey any concerns to the Home Manager
•   Lead with Confidence, organising and guiding the care team, ensuring everyone knows their role 
•   Respond to emergencies swiftly and competently
•   Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals supported by the service