Registered Nurse Unit Manager

About

The Role

JOB TITLE:

Registered Nurse Unit Manager REPORTING TO:
Deputy Manager RESPONSIBLE TO:
Home Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

To promote, supervise and ensure that high standards of personal and nursing care are adhered to under your responsibilities as a registered nurse (under NMC) To promote and ensure high standards of professional practise are maintained which are conducive to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the individuals To ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to throughout the service To provide person centred care in a safe, warm and friendly environment in conjunction with Towerview visions and values To carry out the role of named nurse for designated individuals To implement the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in accordance with the Care standards Act 2000 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS Required Hold a current nursing registration with active PIN Number with the Nursing Midwifery Council Working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission and Single Assessment Framework Up to date knowledge of the Health and Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Working knowledge and application of Best Interest Assessments

Experience of nursing people with mental health, dementia and complex physical health needs with behaviours that may challenge services Good working knowledge of medication and medication management Ability to communicate effectively on all levels Ability to manage own workload Ability to lead and direct a team as the nurse in charge Satisfactory DBS check Desirable Work based assessor / mentor (NVQ / Nursing) Knowledge of safeguarding processes

Experience with CQC inspections Experience in supervision of care team (conducting clinical supervision and appraisals) Good working knowledge of GDPR processes Principle responsibilities Meeting and adhering to the NMC professional Code of Conduct Day to day running of the unit. To maintain professional integrity of the home and represent its interests in any dealings with other bodies, groups or individuals To ensure that the highest standards of care are applied by staff To co-operate with CQC inspector and inspections To supervise and carry out all nursing procedures to the standards expected by NICE guidelines and other associated best practice principles Promote and support effective communication throughout the home internally and externally Ensure training is attended and up to date Ensure revalidation and PIN remains in date Maintain infection prevention and control measures and procedures are followed Receive Clinical and Management supervision a minimum as per policy and NMC code Be responsible for medication ordering, stock control and auditing with the pharmacist in accordance with Health Authority Regulations Care and support of individuals To support in decision making ensuring appropriate capacity is known and appropriate support sourced if required To ensure that positive, therapeutic relationship are formed with all individuals whom you are caring for Have working knowledge of all individuals who you support care plans, risk assessments and treatment pathways in place To be an effective presence on the home with daily contribution to the care and support of individuals To promote relationships which enable each resident to participate in social activities both within the home and in the community supporting and directing good quality of life To ensure the provision of health care arrangements access to GP, chiropodist, dentist, and other health care professionals To ensure the safe storage, management, and administration of all medications in accordance with legislation, CQC and Policies Maintain good / accurate written nursing care reports on all individuals daily care Ensure all records are filed correctly and securely Complete Safeguarding and CQC notifications as required Ensure that incidents and accidents are recorded and reported To undertake audits as directed by the Matron To undertake personal care to ensure that skin integrity is maintained at all times To ensure that on admission residents are checked and a body map completed and signed by the nurse in charge Unit Manager To complete reviews and risk management plans are up to date To implement and direct Resident of the Day during working day To effectively manage the care planning, risk assessment and treatment pathway for allocated individuals To communicate on with family, next of kin, person identified as important to the individual no less than once per month To spend weekly 1:1 time with your allocated individuals To ensure that all relevant documentation is completed and up to date for you allocated individuals To ensure all financial matters are managed appropriately and that the individual has the required and legal support needed Staff management To manage deployment of staff ensuring homes are adequately staffed To ensure staff have an…