3 months contract with local authority
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for utilising evidence-based nursing knowledge and professional nursing judgment to assess health needs, provide nursing care, and educate individuals to manage their health. You will work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals and be accountable for the service, including the supervision and delegation of tasks to the wider team. Adherence to safeguarding, data protection, confidentiality, and infection control is essential.
Responsibilities:
* Assessing the mental health and physical care needs of the individuals being supported.
* Alerting relevant professionals regarding any changes in care.
* Adhering to and reviewing care plans and risk assessments.
* Building trust and therapeutic relationships with the individuals being supported.
* Administering prescribed medication, including intramuscular injections.
* Monitoring mental and physical health, wellbeing, deterioration, and progress.
* Writing and updating patient records.
* Applying evidence-based practice to the care delivered.
* Ensuring correct documentation of care for the individuals being supported and ensuring all other legal documentation is in order.
* Giving advice and arranging support for individuals and their relatives, carers, and visitors.
* Liaising with doctors, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
* Utilizing available resources for the benefit of the service.
* Alerting the on-call manager to significant events and actions taken.
* Accurate and comprehensive documentation of care delivered, including MAR Chart documentation and other clinical documents.
Requirements
Requirements:
* NMC Registered with valid PIN.
* Degree/Diploma in Nursing.
* Minimum of 6 months of experience in a nursing role.