RGN / RMN

Hours per week:     40 Hours

Posting Date:           15 August 2009

Closing Date:           15 September 2009

RGN / RMN

To achieve the highest possible standard of care in a professional manner through direct nursing care and effective supervision of Staff member.  To take management responsibility for a shift as directed.

This description is not exhaustive and is merely a guide to the post holder and is subject to regular review.

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 Care 

• Report any ill health amongst service user and make requests for GP / Professional visits where necessary.
• Assess all aspects of service users’ care needs, and provide health supervision and direct Nursing Care when required.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that each service user within the Home has an individualised Care Plan. All Care Plans to be reviewed on a regular basis in accordance with NMC guidelines & Company policy.
• Administer prescribed medicines and document the same in accordance with the Company’s procedure and NMC guidelines.

Communication:

• Participate in all  meetings as and when required.
• Establish and maintain good communication with Service users, Relatives and with the multidisciplinary team. Provide administrative support when required.

Training & Development:

• Supervise and instruct junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

 Health & Safety:

• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Service User, colleague, self or another.
• Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

  Required:

• 1st Level Nurse
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Proper understanding of National Minimum Care Standards and inspection regimes.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

 Desired:

• Team player
• Experience / qualification in care industry.
• Previous supervisory experience