Registered Nurse - Care Home Experience

Cohen Rabi Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care home provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated nurse to ensure high standards of patient care and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a valid nursing qualification and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring care plans, and maintaining resident records. This is a full-time, permanent role offering £22.29 per hour with additional benefits such as employee discounts and free parking.

Benefits

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of patient care principles.
• Proficiency in medication administration.
• Previous experience in care home setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assessment of service users’ care needs.
• Monitor and review electronic care plan and EMAR system.
• Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance with regulations.
• Maintain compliance with Care Inspectorate and CQC.

Skills

Patient care principles

Medication administration

Communication and interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Compassionate approach

Education

Valid nursing qualification (UK NMC Pin)

Job description

Responsibilities

• To ensure the assessment of service users care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care are undertaken and documented fully.
• Monitor and review electronic care plan and EMAR system.
• As required take charge of the Home in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility.
• As required undertake on call duties.
• Ensure an appropriate exchange of information between all grades of staff which promotes continuity of service user care.
• Maintain full and complete nursing/home records.
• To ensure the safe administration of drugs in accordance with the N.M.C. and Homes policy. Reporting any errors or concerns to the Senior Nurse/person, as necessary.
• To monitor the use of all resources to promote effective and efficient use appropriate to the needs of the service users.
• Liaise with relevant parties in order to facilitate service user care and wellbeing.
• Report any shortfalls in the provision of service user care to person in charge/management.
• To ensure care practices are reflective of the requirements of the NMC and that such practices are reviewed and developed.
• Maintaining personal contact with residents, through one-to-one contact and group activities.
• Ensure all visiting professionals is recorded.
• Attend mandatory training and in house training as required and complete mandatory e learning.
• Help to ensure the home is compliant with Care Inspectorate (CI) in Scotland and Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England.
• Help promote and market the home.
• Abide by NMC code of conduct.
• Assist in audits as required.
• To assist with the orientation, induction, and on-going training of staff.
• Contribute to the continuing development of the home through professional self-development and the promotion of evidence-based practice.
• Attend meetings and ensure that information is passed on to all the staff.
• Help maintain good communications with all professionals and others involved with client care and the management of the Home.
• Ensure professional support to all grades of staff in the Home.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing qualification (UK NMC Pin)
• Strong knowledge of patient care principles
• Proficiency in medication administration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Compassionate approach towards resident care
• Previous experience in care home setting is preferred

Call-To-Action

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply today and become a valued member of our family!

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: 22.29 per hour
• Benefits:
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
• Ability to commute/relocate:
  • DOVER CT17: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Application question(s): Do you have access to car and valid driving licence to commute?
• Experience: Nursing: 1 year (required)
• Language: English (required)
• Licence/Certification: UK NMC Pin (required)
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
• Work Location: In person