Job Description

We are a care company with a difference.

We care about our team members. Don't just take our word for it. Last year alone we have been shortlisted for:

Employer of the Year - Chichester and Bognor Chamber of Commerce

Head Office of The Year - Stars of Social Care Awards (Won)

Outstanding Director of The Year - Stars of Social Care Awards

And we won't be stopping there! With carbon neutral strategies and increasing charity contributions we will do more because we REALLY CARE!

We are looking for a passionate and committed Registered Nurse to join our team at our nursing home in Bognor Regis. The home is dual registered for nursing and residential care for 37 beds but operates at a capacity of 35 beds.

Purpose/mission of the role - To assess and identify patients' needs, then implement and monitor the patient's medical plan and treatment. To work with head of nursing to ensure a safe and effective service whilst enabling service users in positive risk taking and living their life well.

We work in a very collaborative way to offer support to our team by having regular nurse meetings, support from nominated individual (who holds RMN status) and the management team as a whole. We share information with each other learnt from forums and training.

Skills and personal attributes required for the role include -

Strong communicator - both in verbal and written format.

Patient personality with the ability to remain clam in stressful situations.

Strong Leader - Ability to lead the shift to ensure all tasks/outcomes are achieved.

Ability to prioritise and manage execution of tasks.

Basic computer literacy skills.

Flexibility in working patterns and meeting varying workload

Organised

Passionate and committed to providing personalised, exceptional care.

Proactive - In finding positive resolutions for our service users.

Resilient - must be able to cope with varying pressures and challenges presented by service users and our diverse workforce.

As a Registered Nurse your role would include:

Carry out any wound care as required and ensure appropriate teams have been made aware and that current, up to date information is included within the care plan

Complete restore 2 forms to monitor vital observations at least monthly as a minimum but more frequently if stated in their care plan

Monitor nutritional needs including any dysphagia and refer to SALT team as appropriate. Ensure weekly/monthly weights are completed and report any unexplained weight loss to appropriate professional i.e GP/Dietician as identified in the individuals care plan

Carry out reviews of designated care plans and ensure all information is factual and up to date. Every care plan must be written in a person centred way and should be written/reviewed with input from the service user or their representative.

Ensure you have seen every service user during your shift to enable you to accurately record and monitor any changes.

Administer prescribed medication as per care plan. Ensure that medication needs are included in the care plan and are up to date and consider the effects of medication and associated risks. All PRN protocols and medication management forms must be completed upon admission and reviewed monthly.

Carry out medication audits and report any discrepancies to HON/Registered Manager, ensure sufficient stock of medication is in place.

Order interim medication and ensure this is signed in / loaded onto the eMAR system in a timely manner.

Engage in annual pharmacy audits and escalate and actions/recommendations to HON/Manager

Ensure the medication room is kept clean and tidy

Ensure all daily notes are recorded in a timely manner. This must ensure everything that happened during that shift i.e. mood, nutritional intake, fluid balance records, any visits, any activities participated in, any health concerns etc.

Support HON to carry out FNC referrals in a timely manner. Ensure documentation is prepared ahead of these meetings.

Attend and actively engage in monthly nurse meetings and daily handovers to ensure you are kept up to date of any individuals, home or company changes

Support HON to complete audits in a timely manner and to accurately reflect so that action plans can be made and monitored, this includes medication, wound care, care plans, resident involvement for example.

Lead and organise the shift to ensure the best outcomes for service users.

Complete referrals as appropriate in a timely manner for example to GP's, SALT, physiotherapists, advocacy.

Actively engage in meetings with other health professionals and take forward any actions required and work with HON or registered manager to achieve these.

Support the individual and their relative upon admission to enable a smooth transition to the home and begin building positive relationships with those within the home and their support network

To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Bonuses and perks -

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Annual bonus (subject to discretion)

Referral bonus

Employee of the month

Health & wellbeing programme

Why Ashton Care? - We are a family run business founded by our nominated individual, Sue, over 30 years ago. Ashton Care has now been taken over by Sue's daughter Rebecca who has plans for growth of the business. We are passionate about what we do and believe that if we take care of our staff, they are then best placed to take care of our service users.

In light of this, we offer training and support for our staff from getting their first NVQ all the way up to a nursing degree and other further development.

Come and join our wonderful team and embark on a fulfilling career helping people live their lives with dignity and independence.

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

Pay: From 21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Nursing: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work Location: In person