Job Purpose:
To ensure the efficient running of the home during the time when on duty as
the senior.
To contribute to maintaining an environment that is reflective of the Care
Home’s philosophy of care and one that encourages resident involvement in
their care
To Help and support Deputy Manager in the management of medicine
Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities
&
Qualifications:
Registered nurse with experience in caring for the Service User group
Hours Of Duty: Flexible shifts as rostered including weekends and bank holidays
Principal Responsibilities:
To ensure the assessment of service users care needs, the development, implementation, and
evaluation of programmes of care are undertaken and documented fully.
Monitor and review electronic care plan and TMAR system.
As required take charge of the Home in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility.
As required undertake on call duties.
Ensure an appropriate exchange of information between all grades of staff which promotes
continuity of service user care.
Maintain full and complete nursing/home records.
To ensure the safe administration of drugs in accordance with the N.M.C. and Homes policy.
Reporting any errors or concerns to the Senior Nurse/person, as necessary.
To monitor the use of all resources to promote effective and efficient use appropriate to the
needs of the service users.
Liaise with relevant parties in order to facilitate service user care and wellbeing.
Report any shortfalls in the provision of service user care to person in charge/management.
To ensure care practices are reflective of the requirements of the NMC and that such practices
are reviewed and developed.
Maintaining personal contact with residents, through one-to-one contact and group activities.
Ensure all visiting professionals is recorded.
Attend mandatory training and in house training as required and complete mandatory e learning.
To abide and understand all Abbey Healthcare policies and procedures.
Help to ensure the home is compliant with Care Inspectorate (CI) in Scotland and Care Quality
Commission (CQC) in England.
Help promote and market the home.
Abide by NMC code of conduct.
Assist in audits as required.
EDUCATION
To assist with the orientation, induction, and on-going training of staff.
Contribute to the continuing development of the home through professional self-development
and the promotion of evidence-based practice.
Ensure NMC pin number and validation are in date.
COMMUNICATION
Attend meetings and ensure that information is passed on to all the staff.
Help maintain good communications with all professionals and others involved with client care
and the management of the Home.
Ensure professional support to all grades of staff in the Home.
Night Duty
This is a wakeful duty unless notified otherwise
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £21.55 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Nursing home: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NMC (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Leicester (required)