To achieve the highest possible standard of care in a professional manner. To provide effective supervision of all other Registered Nurses employed by the Care Home. To take management responsibility for the health needs of all residents.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Registered General Nurse with current PIN
Ability to communicate at all levels
Genuine interest in working with the elderly
Satisfactory DBS check
Desired:
Team player
Experience in working in a nursing home
Previous supervisory experience
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure that all staff members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the Residents.
Monitor the health of all residents and immediately report any changes causing concern to the GP / other Professional where necessary and keep the Care Home Manager informed, as well as next of kin.
Ensure that Resident Care Plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with the Resident, their Relatives and other health Care Professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines and company policy.
Assess all aspects of Residents care needs, and provide health supervision and direct Nursing Care when required.
Assess social and health care needs of new Residents, and maintain on-going assessment and review of all other Residents
Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Resident within the Care Centre has an individualised Care Plan. Resident Care Plans to be evaluated and reviewed monthly, or more frequently as and when required, in accordance with NMC guidelines & Company policy.
Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by the Home Manager. Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all relevant Staff Members at the end of each shift.
Administer prescribed medicines and document the same in accordance with the Company's procedure and NMC guidelines.
Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents' personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship which exists with Residents.
Communication:
Participate in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required.
Establish and maintain good communication with Residents, Relatives and with the multidisciplinary team. Provide administrative support when required.
Training & Development:
Supervise and instruct junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Centre, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence. Keep professionally updated in all areas of clinical expertise.
Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Health & Safety:
Report immediately to the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Resident, colleague, self or another.
Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Centre's Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
Report to the Home Manager, or the Maintenance Personager, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
Promote safe working practice within the Care Centre.
General:
Adhere to all appropriate NMC guidelines / regulations.
Maintain all records as required by both the Registering Authority and the Directors of the Company.
Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times.
Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
On-site parking
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person