Staff Nurse – Relief

Job Description

Purpose:

Provide a safe, secure, and homely environment for our Residents. Provide a high a standard of care within our Care Homes always ensuring to comply with Hutchinson Care Homes Policies and Procedures.

Main Duties:

• Deliver nursing care to residents, including administering medication, treatments, and therapies.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
• Monitor and record vital signs, medical conditions, and progress of residents.
• Ensure dignity, privacy, and respect for all residents in all interactions.
• You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels.
• Provide company to the Residents.
• Provide professional information to family members about care plans.
• Ensuring the needs and wishes of the residents are met.
• Working with other health care professionals to provide a high stand of care.
• Attend all necessary training when instructed.
• Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant.
• Report and record any breaks or damages to your manager/or Deputy Managers.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arises.
• To attend staff meetings as and when required.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure accountability for care provided and for tasks delegated to staff members.
• Ensure care staff are appropriately trained and supervised, ensuring a level of understanding of care staff before delegating care.
• Walking the floor, observing resident care firsthand.
• Ensuring compliance with care plans and hygiene needs.
• Identify areas of improvement and act on such.
• Perform routine and specialised nursing procedures as required.
• Assist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing care and resident information.
• Liaise with doctors, healthcare professionals, and external agencies regarding resident care.
• Work closely with other nursing staff, care assistants, and support staff to provide a coordinated approach to care.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
• Mentor and support nursing students.

Administration Duties:

• Keep Residents Care records up to date and inform Manager/Deputy Manager of any changes
• Involvement with resident Care plans and keeping records up to date, accurate, meticulous and legible
• Keep up to date medical records

General & Personal Development

• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Organised and trustworthy
• Pride in your work
• Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties
• Ability to take instruction
• Punctual and Reliable
• Clean and Tidy appearance
• Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home
• Be responsible for upkeep of own Verification Documentation

About The Role

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Compassionate and caring disposition
• At least six months experience working with patients within a Care Home Setting
• Excellent interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be a team player

Desirable Criteria:

• Enthusiastic and Professional
• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out your duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives

Education:

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a nursing home or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience in elderly care or vulnerable adults is advantageous.

Skills:

• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of nursing practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.

Other Requirements:

• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

The Package:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Training package from start date
• Onsite Training
• Private health insurance – Westfield
• UNNUM – After three years’ service
• Pension
• Free Parking
• Free uniform
• Support during studies and progression in career opportunities

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