Job Description
The role of the Registered Agency Nurse is to work alongside other registered nurses and health care staff in supporting them to provide quality care to all residents at all times. You are responsible for your own actions when carrying out your duties. Report to the Nurse-in-Charge / Clinical Nurse or registered manager at all times and the safety of the residents is paramount.
To show by personal example the highest standard of residential patient care and participate in active bedside nursing care including the full use of appropriate nursing equipment.
To be aware of and meet the needs of the residents as specified in the care plans and as directed by the care home.
To liaise effectively with other professionals and significant others involved in the residents care, ensuring an integrated pattern of service delivery.
To check and administer drugs with another trained nurse, reporting any discrepancies to the Nurse-in-Charge and/or registered manager.
To observe and report any changes in the resident’s condition and for this information to be entered in the patients records.
To assist in the review of patients Care Plans and to make suggestions about aspects of the residents care planning.
To seek assistance and guidance from senior staff when necessary.
To receive supervision in order to enhance and consolidate personal and clinical skills.
To conduct a professional manner between yourself and residents i.e. no exchanging of
telephone numbers, no outside contact, this could lead to a dismissal from the age
All Registered Nurses will attend all mandatory training as requested.
The post holder will report to the Nurse-in-Charge on Clinical Nurse on shift and be supervised by the Operations Manager, but will expected to plan and manage his/her own workload within agreed systems and deadlines.
Informal Discussion
Requirements
Before applying:
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Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment and
Registration Fees.
Right to Work:
We only accept applications from candidates with the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Rate:
Salary up to £27.50 per hour
Education, Experience & Achievements
Registered Nurse (RMN/RN-MH) with NMC (Degree Level or equivalent).
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development and relevant training.
Healthcare sector experience.
Staff with RCN qualification together with relevant appropriate employed care experience.
Strong teamwork ethic.
Compassion focused.
Flexibility
Skills & Knowledge
Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent skills in communicating with service users and carers.
Ability to teach junior staff on issues appropriate to service area.
Ability to organise and plan therapeutic activity to the service user needs
Competent IT Skills.
Personal Attributes
Commitment to high standards of Professional Nursing Practice and conduct.
Ability to work in a team in order to execute a wide range of tasks.
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
The ability to prioritise a busy workload.
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