Staff Nurse - Relief

Staff Nurse - Relief

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

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…