Registered Nurse -Bank

Ann's; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Uniform

Four Weekly pay

Paid Access NI Check

Training Paid

Job summary

Ann's Care Homes is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead nursing and personal care for residents in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. You will ensure the well-being of residents, liaise with families and healthcare professionals, and promote independence and dignity in daily living.

The role requires CPD to demonstrate clinical competencies, 6 months post-registration, and strong leadership abilities. Competitive hourly rate (£21) and supportive team environment offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD to demonstrate clinical competencies.
• Minimum 6 months post-registration.
• Experience coordinating resident care, especially with dementia.
• Experience handling clinical incidents and complaints; supervisory ability.
• Knowledge of Health and Social Care Act 2008 and current care issues.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the NMC code of conduct in all care activities.
• Promote resident well-being and the six values: privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, fulfilment.
• Coordinate with family, GP, nurses, pharmacists and local authorities.
• Lead daily nursing and personal care to meet residents' needs.
• Communicate with Home/Deputy Manager on issues affecting care.
• Encourage independence and choice in daily living.
• Participate in training to maintain safe practice.
• Create a stimulating, attractive environment for residents.
• Put residents at the heart of all activities.

Skills

Registered Nurse

CPD ongoing

Leadership

Communication

Job description

The Successful Candidate will:

• To ensure adherence to the NMC code of conduct in all areas of care & practice
• To ensure the well-being of all residents in maintaining the Six broad values of Privacy, Dignity, Independence, Choice, Rights, and Fulfilment
• To liaise with the resident’s family, friends, GP, Community Nurses, specialists, pharmacists, local authorities, local councils, voluntary bodies and any other associations related the care for the residents
• To take the lead in nursing, ensuring that the nursing and personal care of residents is maintained on a daily basis and in accordance to the individuals’ needs, capabilities and requirements
• To liaise with Home Manager and/or Deputy Manager and other senior members of the management team on any issues that might arise
• To actively promote and encourage as much personal independence and choice as possible in the resident’s daily living and activities undertaken within the home
• To take part in any associated training activities in order that you ascertain the skills and knowledge to carry out your role in an effective and safe manner
• To ensure that as much of a stimulating and attractive environment as possible is provided for the residents
• To put residents at the heart of all we do

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• Evidence of on-going continuing professional development linked to demonstrate clinical competencies
• 6 month post registration
• Experience of coordinating and managing residents care
• Previous experience of working with residents suffering with dementia
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints Supervision and managerial experience
• Good knowledge of Health and Social Care Act 2008
• To undertake the duties of the job in accordance with relevant legislative requirements
• Understanding of professional and current issues in care for the residents
• Handling Clinical Incidents and complaints
• Effective leadership and organisational skills
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Good problems solving skills
• Able to work independently and manage a workload
• Ability to delegate and prioritise Safe receiving, ordering, handling and administration of medication
• Basic IT skills
• A genuine interest and desire to meet the care needs of people with dementia and physical frailties
• Affective time management
• Motivated, enthusiastic and committed
• Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Shares information and good practice appropriately
• A flexible approach to work
• Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
• Reliable

Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes:

• A friendly dedicated team- Free Uniform
• £21 per hour
• Four Weekly pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• All Practical and online training Paid