Registered General Nurse

Hire Staff; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Guildford seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high standards of care and to coordinate patient care programs. The ideal candidate will have a nursing qualification, manage patient needs effectively, and ensure NMC compliance. This full-time role involves direct supervision of patient care and working within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification.
• Experience in direct nursing care and patient supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate individual patient programs of care.
• Ensure compliance with NMC guidelines.
• Administer prescribed medicines accurately.

Job description

Overview

Post Title: Registered Nurse, RGN

Employment Status: Full time role

Reporting to: Matron & Home Manager

Purpose and summary of Position: To achieve the highest possible standard of care in a professional manner by offering direct nursing care to our patients. Effective supervision of staff, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver needs-based care.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient programmes of care.
• With a focus on risk assessment and risk management strategies, ensure that the requirements of the Care Program Approach are met in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the residents.
• Report any ill health amongst residents and make requests for GP visits where necessary.
• Support empowerment of residents having regard for their dignity, rights and advice, whilst maintaining professional responsibility for individuals in our care.
• Ensure that individual care plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with residents, relatives and other health care professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines.
• Participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of specific therapeutic interventions.
• Assess residents in all aspects of their care needs to provide health supervision and attention through direct nursing care when needed.
• Assist social and health care needs of new residents to maintain on-going assessment and review of all other patients.
• Carry out regular checks on residents at intervals determined by the Matron.
• Support the development of the process and practices of Active Care, Recovery and rehabilitation.
• Administer prescribed medicines and document the same in accordance with The Geoghegan Group procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines.