Responsibilities
* Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, and long term service users.
* Behave in a professional and discreet manner at all times and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.
* Be competent and confident in managing people with long term health conditions.
* Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for service users with complex needs.
* Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for service users (as appropriate).
* Prioritize health problems and intervene appropriately to assist service users in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
* Recognize and work within your own competence level
* Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of service user interaction and consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
* Support, manage and guide support workers on a daily basis.
* Continual personal development to develop oneself and the role.
* Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
* Providing direct patient care including wound dressing, bathing, feeding and monitoring vital signs
* Documenting residents' health status and maintaining accurate medical records
* Communicating with residents' family members and healthcare team about their condition and progress
* Providing emotional support and therapeutic communication to residents and their families
* Supervising and training nursing assistants and junior nursing staff
* Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, including sanitation and infection control
* Coordinating with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, therapists, and dietitians
Qualifications
* An RGN or RMN, with experience in a care home setting caring for older people.
* You will have a kind and caring approach with a passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care and support for the residents.
* You will work well within the team, leading staff members
* You must have a UK Registered Nurse Qualification (RGN)
* Active UK NMC PIN with no restrictions
* Clear DBS and 2 satisfactory references
* Proficient in patient care practices
* In-depth knowledge of human anatomy
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
* Permanent contract
Benefits
* Paid breaks on 12-hour shifts
* Day shifts
* Hot meal provided on 12-hour shift
* Enhanced pay on bank holidays
* Various day and night shifts available
* 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
* Pension
* Staff recognition schemes
* Refer a Friend bonus
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Comprehensive Training and Career Development
* Access to ongoing training for continued professional development
* A friendly and supportive working environment
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