MD Healthcare Ltd

Employer Location: BT23 7HH
Phone Number: 02891828999
Email: recruitment@optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Web: https://optimumcaregroup.co.uk

Job description

Overview: We are looking for a Registered Staff Nurse to join our Team in Beverly Lodge Nursing Home on a part-time basis. You will be rostered for 1x 12 hour day shift a week, between Monday to Sunday. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Main Function of the Job: The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the day-to-day control of the Nursing Team, providing the necessary leadership to maintain high standards of care, safety, discipline and morale in the Nursing Home. The aim is to provide the nursing care to meet the individual resident’s/patient’s requirements by assessment of both strengths and problem identification, to plan and evaluate all care delivered and to create a relaxed and homely environment which maximises the individual’s opportunities for self-determination. The Registered Nurse will participate in the delivery of care and in conjunction with the manager, implement policies and procedures and monitor the care to ensure the defined standards and objectives are being achieved.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Home Policies and Procedures. Introducing prospective clients to the Nursing Home, taking appropriate details to enable follow up.
• Introducing prospective clients to the Nursing Home and taking appropriate details to enable follow up.
• Organising the admission, discharge or transfer of patients and ensuring that policies relating to the safe custody of residents’ property are adhered to.
• Keeping up-to-date with new techniques, procedures and equipment and encouraging staff to do likewise.
• Requisitioning and controlling supplies of stores, dressings, stationery etc whilst practising and encouraging economy in their use.
• Direct supervision of the work of Care Staff and actively participating in the delivery of nursing care to ensure that highest possible standards are maintained.
• To supervise and direct, as necessary, the work of Domestic and Catering Staff in conjunction with the Home Manager.
• Ensuring that the educational needs for all staff are communicated to the Manager.
• Communicating and co-operating with medical and paramedical staff regarding care, and treatment of patients and ensuring that all treatments and instruction are carried out.
• Exercising leadership at all times to ensure confidence and a high morale amongst Nursing/Domestic and Catering Staff.
• Organising social activities for residents within and outside the Home. Investigating and recording all complaints received from residents/patients and relatives in accordance with Home Policy.
• Ensuring that resident/patient care is organised on the basis of individual assessment.
• Keeping the Manager informed of changes and reporting specific matters of importance relating to the prescribing, storage and administration of medication.
• Setting objectives for trained and ancillary staff and ensuring that these are carried out in a professional way.
• Ensuring clear channels of communication for all employees.
• Any other duties as may be deemed necessary by the Home Manager.
• The duties and responsibilities outlined are not meant to be definitive nor restrictive and may be modified to meet changing needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 1 years experience as a Registered Nurse in Nursing Home or similar environment.
• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC Register RGN or RMN Adult.