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The Sunrise Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sunrise Recruitment Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our client team in Ipswich. The successful candidate will provide person-centred care, use digital care planning systems, and demonstrate strong medication management and clinical decision-making.

You will lead shifts, support care assistants, maintain accurate records, and ensure patient safety. A current NMC registration, PVG scheme membership, and commitment to CPD are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold NMC registration and current PIN.
• Experience with E-MAR systems and digital care platforms.
• PVG membership and commitment to CPD.

Responsibilities

• Medication management and safe administration of medicines.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using digital systems.
• Lead shifts and provide guidance to care staff.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate person-centred nursing care.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and MDT.

Skills

Digital care planning

Medication management

Clinical decision-making

Leadership

Communication skills

NMC registration

PVG scheme

CPD

Education

Nursing degree (RGN)

Tools

E-MAR systems

PCS

Nourish

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our team in delivering outstanding, person-centred care. The successful candidate will be confident in using digital care planning systems and demonstrate excellent medication management and clinical decision-making skills to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Medication Management: Safely administer medications using Electronic Medication Administration Records (E-MAR), ensuring accuracy and compliance with best practice.
• Medication Awareness: Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of medications, including potential drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, and side effects. Carry out regular medication reviews and escal ate any concerns appropriately to minimise risks.
• Digital Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records, including care notes, fluid and nutrition charts, using the organisation's digital care management system.
• Clinical Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate person-centred nursing care for individuals with a range of clinical needs, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
• Leadership: Lead shifts effectively, providing clinical guidance and support to care assistants, delegating tasks appropriately while maintaining overall accountability for the delivery of safe and effective care.
• NMC Registration: Current and valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Digital Competency: Proven experience using E-MAR systems (such as PCS, Nourish, or similar digital care platforms) and confidence in adopting new technologies.
• PVG Membership: Current membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Professional Development: Evidence of recent training in the Safe Handling of Medicines and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with residents, families, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• SSSC Code of Practice: A sound understanding of, and commitment to, working in accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice.

NOTE: WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP. WE ARE NOT CONSIDERING OVERSEAS CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION.