Bank Registered Nurse

Bank Registered Nurse (Thornaby | Flexible | £24.50/hr)

Job Overview:

St Martins Care are recruiting for a Registered Nurse to work at their busy Nursing and Residential Care Home.

We want the best nurse's leading our clinical services and in return for your passion, commitment and enthusiasm we will provide a great place to work where you are valued, respected and supported. Other benefits include paid PIN, mentoring/coaching, and ongoing professional development.

Location: The service premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice

Role-specific Duties:

• Ensure residents are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
• To provide nursing care in accordance with current best practice, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager.
• Undertake all aspects of medicine management in line with legal, professional and regulatory requirements.
• To supervise staff and ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service.
• Work within the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service.

Working with Others:

• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the service.
• Work in cooperation with members of multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for residents.
• Maintain and develop relationships with residents loved ones.

Leading by Example:

• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Act as a role model for others and an ambassador for the service.
• Be professional, polite, and reasonable at all times.

Personal and Professional Development

• Have knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.
• Be registered with the NMC and work within the Code of Conduct.
• To comply with NMC requirements for revalidation every three years; this will require (among other measures) obtaining practice-based feedback, reflective discussions, written self-reflections on practice, and obtaining confirming evidence of continued adherence to the NMC codes of practice from a health care professional, normally the line manager.
• Understand the regulatory framework governing the service, including CQC requirements.
• Commit to achieving relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.
• Attend statutory and other training as directed by management.
• Follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• Embrace learning opportunities.

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse Qualification.
• Registered with relevant body, e.g. NMC.
• Good English (written and verbal).

Skills:

• Maintain care plans/care records in accordance with the service's policy and audit care records following company policy to ensure compliance.
• Communication skills to build rapport with residents, communicate effectively with them, and inform colleagues, management, and professionals about their needs.
• Problem-solving skills to adapt to and address situations quickly, develop solutions, and recognise/report situations requiring protection.
• Ability to assist residents with daily tasks by following their care plan, this may include bathing, eating, dressing, grooming, and using the bathroom.
• Supervise staff providing residents with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with current best practice, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager.
• Undertake all aspects of medicine management in line with legal, professional and…