Nurse

Job description

Summary

Reports to

  • Deputy Manager.

Duties

  • Ensure our residents are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their well-being.

  • Undertake the Care Planning activities for our Residents.

  • Ensure Care Plans are developed in collaboration.

  • Undertake all aspects of medicine management in line with legal, professional, and regulatory requirements.

  • Provide leadership to the care and nursing functions of our Home.

  • Provide nursing care in accordance with current best practice.

  • Be registered with the NMC and work within the Code of Conduct.

  • Comply with NMC requirements for revalidation every three years.

    • Obtaining confirming evidence of continued adherence to the NMC codes of practice.

Requirements

  • Good english.

  • Registered with relevant body.

  • Level 1 Registered Nurse qualification.

  • Maintain PDP attending workshops corresponding with the role to develop and maintain best practice.

  • Proficient computer/written skills.

  • Leadership skills.

  • Problem solving skills.

  • Communications skills.

  • Previous experience in a similar role.

 Specific Requirements for application

* = essential requirements

    • * Good English.

      • Written & verbal.

    • Can commute to Ashfield within an hour

    • * Registered with relevant body (e.g., NMC).

    • * Level 1 Registered Nurse qualification.

    • * Maintain PDP attending workshops commensurate with the role to develop and maintain best practice.

    • Supervisory or management qualification.

    • Flexible.

      • Able to work across a variety of shifts.

    • * Proficient computer/written skills.

      • To maintain all Care Plans/care records and audit care records in accordance with our Home's policies to ensure standards compliance.

    • * Problem solving skills.

      • Promote the effective resolution of team conflicts.

      • Recognise and report situations where there might be a need for protection.

      • Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health & well-being.

      • Adapt and address situations quickly.

    • * Communication skills.

      • Supervise and communicate effectively with staff to ensure that shifts run smoothly, making sure all work is carried out in an organised and efficient manner taking into consideration people's' preferences.

      • Liaise appropriately with all visitors and callers to our Home.

      • Undertaking and undergoing formal supervision.

    • Previous experience in a similar environment.

      • E.g. working in a home care.

    • * Previous experience in a similar role.

    • Previous experience of working with people who have additional support needs.

      • E.g. elderly people with dementia.

Your Duties

    • Clinical Care Delivery: Provide high-quality nursing care to residents, including wound care, monitoring vital signs, and managing long-term health conditions.

    • Medication Administration: Safely administer and manage medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and care home policies.

    • Care Planning: Develop, implement, and regularly review individual care plans to ensure residents receive appropriate and personalised care.

    • Health Monitoring: Assess residents’ physical and mental health, identifying and responding to changes in condition.

    • Clinical Decision Making: Provide professional judgement and take appropriate action in response to medical concerns or emergencies.

    • Supervision of Staff: Support, guide, and supervise care assistants and other staff to ensure safe and effective care is delivered.

    • Communication with Healthcare Professionals: Liaise with doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate residents’ care.

    • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records, care documentation, and medication records.

    • Resident and Family Support: Provide information, reassurance, and support to residents and their families regarding health and care needs.

    • Assist with the induction of new starters in accordance with Ashfield Nursing Home’s policy.

    • Be polite and respectful in communication with staff, residents, or external visitors.

    • Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service.

    • Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service.

    • Promote the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of residents at all times. This includes maintaining an environment free from abuse, neglect, or harm.

    • Remain vigilant to any signs or indicators of abuse—whether physical, emotional, financial, sexual, or neglect.

    • Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures. 

    • Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals one supports.

    • Attend all statutory training, meetings and any others as directed by a manager.

    • Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.

    • Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements.

    • Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications with the role.

    • Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.

    • Understand and follow all relevant risk assessments.

    • Be open to learning opportunities.

Core Values

  • Organised

    • Be proactive instead of reactive. Be aware of when things start to run off the rails and help to get it back on track.

    • Contribute your ideas or concerns before it’s too late.

    • Question whether you need to involve your supervisor at that moment or whether you can put a temporary solution in place until you notify them at a better time.

    • Start making decisions within your space of responsibility. Build confidence and competence will follow.

  • Focussed

    • Understand the duties associated with your position.

    • Contribute your individual efforts towards our team goal.

    • If there’s something worrying you that isn’t effecting either of the above, find and notify the relevant person so they can be concerned about it. You can then return to your duties and goals.

  • Dedicated

    • Stay long term and commit to our purpose and contribute to our achievements.

    • If your current role isn’t right for you, talk to us and suggest how you still contribute to our cause elsewhere.

Our Core Values are vital and timeless guiding principles, that attract like-minded people. We also review, reward and recognise our employees based on these values.

Demonstrate the values and behaviours we expect from our team members regarding their daily interactions for/with residents, visitors, colleagues and other professionals.