Staff Nurse - Maternity Cover

Staff Nurse - Maternity Cover

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

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

Hutchinson Care Homes is a family-owned provider of high-quality nursing and residential care across Northern Ireland. Founded on the values of caring, integrity, and safety, we offer a nurturing environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Our services include specialized nursing care, dementia care, residential living, respite stays and day care, all delivered by compassionate, professional staff. We are committed to providing a safe and comfortable home where every resident feels valued and can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

• 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

• 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