REGISTERED NURSE

RISEDALE ESTATES LIMITED; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess and implement care for residents. The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance to care staff, ensuring high standards of care delivery while adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to the well-being of service users.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates an understanding of care needs for vulnerable service users.
• Operates within NMC guidelines.
• Supervises and evaluates staff performance.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement individual care plans for residents.
• Maintain high standards of care and compliance with policies.
• Facilitate communication among service users and families.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Ability to assess and plan care

Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct

Effective communication

Problem-solving approach

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICATION

REGISTERED NURSE

RESPONSIBLE TO: HOME MANAGER

The role of the Registered Nurse is associated with several qualities, including:

1. The assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual residents, to ensure residents receive the personal and nursing care they require.
2. At all times to operate within the standards encompassed within the NMC Code of Conduct.
3. Effect the role of facilitator/educator, demonstrating leadership qualities, to maintain standards throughout his/her care team.
4. Promote the use of innovative care practice and be responsive to the needs of a changing environment and demonstrate a commitment to develop the care practices of self and others.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the need to implement and evaluate research-based care practice and ensure all staff they are responsible for performing their roles.
6. Offer a genuine affinity towards vulnerable service users and demonstrate an understanding of their needs, ensuring that care is delivered professionally throughout the shift.
7. Maintain the Identity, Autonomy and Self-Esteem of service users by relating theoretical knowledge to care practice.
8. Providing an atmosphere conducive to maintaining residents’ individuality throughout both his/her team of staff and residents and preventing institutionalisation and task-based care delivery.
9. Be aware of and utilise, policy and procedure documentation to maintain both staff and service user’s individual rights and dignity including:
   • Health and Safety Policy
   • Accident/Incident Policy
   • Complaints/Grievance Procedure
   • Confidentiality Policy
   • Storage and Administration of Drugs Policy
   • Fire Policy and Procedure
   • CQC Requirements
   • Safeguarding and responsibilities
   • Infection Control
   • Mental Capacity Act & Mental Health Act, where appropriate
10. Supervise all grades of staff throughout each shift to ascertain the quality and performance of those staff. In addition to ensure that acceptable practice in all aspects of care is monitored and enforced. Any deviation from this must always be reported to the home manager or senior nurse.
11. Be aware of the requirements for personal and professional development, incorporating a problem-solving approach with the Nurse Manager, to procedural demands.
12. Facilitate the communication networks between service users, their relatives and friends and the home.
13. Manage support services (e.g., domestic, kitchen, maintenance) to ensure high standards of service delivery.
14. Be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This specification does not form part of the Contract of Employment and does not reflect all responsibilities but does provide a framework of information regarding the post.

Specifications are periodically reviewed to incorporate research and development opportunities. Participation throughout the review process, by the post holder, is positively encouraged.

Risedale Estates Limited operates a Restricted Smoking Policy.

Risedale Estates Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.