MD Healthcare Ltd

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

Job description

We are seeking a Full-Time Staff Nurse to join our team at Rathmena House. 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. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Home Policies and Procedures. Introducing prospective clients to the Nursing Home, 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.
• Ensuring that resident/patient care is organised on the basis of individual assessment, identification of strengths and problems, planning and evaluation. Instructing, delegating appropriately and supervising staff with this responsibility.
• Keeping up-to-date with new techniques, procedures and equipment and encouraging staff to do likewise. Keeping Manager informed of changes, reporting specific matters of importance relating to prescribing, storage and administration medication.
• 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 etc.
• Setting objectives for trained and ancillary staff and ensuring that these are carried out in a professional way. 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.
• Ensuring clear channels of communication for all employees. 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. Any other duties as may be deemed necessary by the Home Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC Register RGN or RMN (Adult).

Further Information

Work Time: This position offers 36 hours per week, with 3 X 12 hour shifts (8pm to 8am), scheduled between Monday and Sunday. No sponsorship is available.