Registered Nurse; RMN​/RGN

£22.15 per hour

This is a maternity cover role for 12 months with potential for permanent contract after

42 hours per week

As a Registered Nurse you will report directly to the Care Registered Manager and in her/his absence to the Care Manager. You will support the management team in the provision of high-quality clinical nursing care to

residents that reflects best practice and meets the Health and Social Care Standards in line with regulatory requirements.

You will act to uphold the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of practice promoting and delivering excellent professional standards of care within Hollinwell House, monitoring and maintaining the health and well-being of residents by assisting and guiding care staff through effective supervision and support.

You will support and assist your staff team by actively participating and overseeing the provision of direct resident care. You will problem solve, provide sound and practical advice to the care team, promoting the organisation’s values, policies, procedures and behaviours.

You will be able to work with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds with an approachable and solution-oriented style; keen to support and drive the development of a positive working culture within Hollinwell House and Hatzfeld Care.

As a Nurse, you will promote the highest standards of clinical nursing by maintaining good working relationships with all members of the Hollinwell team, support and promote staff training and development, attending staff meetings, and encouraging input from the whole team on improvements to the service.

You will ensure the provision of person-centred nursing care to residents which enables them to enjoy a valued and fulfilled life, including effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident’s care plans on the electronic care planning system to ensure that their needs and wishes are met and implemented.

You will support the care teams in their duty of care, ensuring that residents’ assessed

needs are met, and that residents and relatives are consulted within the development of the care plan and involved in care plan review process.

You will, ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, Health and Social Care Standards, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Fire & Rescue Service and Environmental Health, Infection Control and work collaboratively with the Care Inspectorate and any other regulatory bodies identified.

You are responsible for the safety and security of the care home building whilst on duty and you will ensure that full security checks and measures are carried out at the start of your shift and thereafter regular monitoring throughout the shift.

You will adhere to Hatzfeld’s Policies and Procedures at all times.

You will ensure that you have full knowledge and understanding of the fire panel, process for raising the alarm, contacting the fire service, and what to do in the event of fire, resident fire evacuation plans (PEEPs), business continuity plan and evacuation plan.

You are responsible for maintaining safe custody of all medications in your area of responsibility when on duty.

You will administer medication in accordance with the best practice guidance, policies and procedures.

You will ensure that stock is monitored throughout the “drug cycle” and ensure that adequate stock is in place during this period, as well as follow the pharmacy ordering process, by supporting the Medication Co-ordinator’s

You are responsible to ensure that any care staff assisting you with “controlled” drug medication has the knowledge, understanding and appropriate training to fulfil this task.

In collaboration with management team, proactively respond to feedback, suggestions or complaints from residents,…