Registered Nurse - (Job ID : VS/14685)
Our client is looking for a full time permanent Registered Nurse for their Services in Redhill, surrey, and in Waltham Abbey JOB DESCRIPTION – Registered Nurse Responsible to – Deputy Manager Job Purpose – To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate a high personalised standard of holistic and evidence based nursing care which meets the individual needs of residents and the high standards expected. To ensure that at all times residents are treated with respect and dignity and that individual’s rights to privacy, dignity, independence and choice are met. To ensure that the company’s mission statement and core values are carried through all aspects of patient care. Key Responsibilities • To be responsible for the total care of all residents within the home. • To formulate, implement and regularly maintain nursing care plans, providing the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of residents. • To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Care Standards Act and ensure that the correct accident and incident reporting procedures are followed to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. • To provide and supervise the delivery of nursing care, acting as a resource for all the caring team, identifying any training and development needs, assisting colleagues to their maximum and assist in training programmes. • To ensure highest levels of personal hygiene and infection control measures are always adhered to. • To maintain and keep accurate nursing records, by liaising with residents, relatives and staff to ensure care planning is timely undertaken, implemented and evaluated, to participate in resident care reviews with residents, relatives and social workers as arranged and to ensure support groups for residents, friends and relatives are maintained. • To dispense and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records in line with current legislative guidelines. • To carry out effective stock control and ordering of resident’s prescribed medication and medical products for the home in line with current legislative guidelines. • To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident’s personal information at all times, this includes resident’s behaviour and actions and any incidents that may occur in the course of day to day care. • To be an active and encouraging member of the Care team, contributing to team meetings and resident review meetings, ensuring good communication and assisting in the induction and training of newly appointed members of the care team, ensuring Enable Cares Homes are friendly, supportive caring environments. • To ensure accurate and timely reporting of all annual leave, sickness, complaints, accidents/mishaps and Daily Census to the manager. Carrying out all procedures laid down according to Company Policy. Job context This is a team role working as an integral part of the caring team, there is also a supervisory and supportive element within the role, providing guidance and acting as a resource for the caring team. Close liaison with external professionals, residents and relatives is also large part of the role therefore excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Key challenges To provide a high standard of nursing care alongside the caring team whilst ensuring that Enable Cares values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member treats residents in the way that they would expect to be treated themselves. Core Values • Care & Compassion for every life we touch. • Respect & Appreciation for each other. • Teamwork & Enjoyment in working together. • Focus & Discipline on improving the quality of care. • Creativity & Innovation to develop effective solutions. • Honesty & Integrity in all dealings. • We will provide an environment that residents, their families, staff and our communities are proud of. • We will sustainably fulfil our Mission and Vision by building a strong financial platform. Key measures The Registered Nurse has a professional duty to be knowledgeable and keep up to date in all professional areas of work affecting the Health and well being of the residents and staff. Personal Accountability for own Training and Development needs as required. Person specification Registered nurse with current UKCC registration Experience in care of people with complex medical physical or psychological needs Practice knowledge of care planning Professional, understanding, and patient with a warm personality Good interpersonal skills Demonstrates a caring disposition towards others Reliable and punctual Team player, willing to train and develop colleagues
