Clinical Care and Nursing Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will be required to:
- Deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with individual care plans, clinical assessments, and best practice guidelines.
- Assess service users’ physical and mental health needs, identifying deterioration and escalating appropriately.
- Develop, review, and update care plans, risk assessments, and clinical documentation.
- Undertake clinical tasks including (where required):
- Wound care and dressing changes
- PEG feeding care and management
- Pressure area prevention and treatment
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Vital signs and observations
- Ensure service users receive appropriate support for pain management, comfort, and wellbeing.
- Promote dignity, privacy, and respect in all aspects of care.
Medication Management
- Administer medicines safely and in line with NMC standards and service policy.
- Maintain accurate medication records (MAR charts, controlled drug registers, audits).
- Monitor service users for medication side effects and report concerns promptly.
- Ensure safe storage, ordering, and disposal of medicines.
- Report and document medication errors or near misses in line with policy.
Leadership and Supervision
- Lead and coordinate the shift, ensuring clinical priorities are managed effectively.
- Supervise, support, and guide Senior Carers, Healthcare Assistants, and support staff.
- Delegate duties appropriately while ensuring staff work within their competence.
- Provide clinical advice and direction to care staff.
- Support the induction and development of new staff and agency workers.
Documentation and Communication
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation including:
- Daily notes
- Care plans and evaluations
- Clinical charts and monitoring records
- Participate in handovers to ensure effective communication between shifts.
- Communicate effectively with service users, families, GPs, community nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Contribute to MDT reviews and referrals as required.
Safeguarding and Professional Practice
- Promote safeguarding and report any concerns immediately in line with legislation and local policy.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.
- Work in line with the NMC Code and professional accountability standards.
- Maintain professional boundaries and uphold high standards of conduct.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Ensure infection prevention and control procedures are followed.
- Promote safe practice across the service, including moving and handling and correct use of PPE.
- Report and manage incidents, accidents, safeguarding concerns, and clinical emergencies.
- Participate in audits, quality checks, and risk management processes.
- Ensure emergency procedures are followed (fire safety, first aid response, escalation pathways).
Professional Standards
The Registered Nurse must:
- Maintain a valid NMC registration and revalidation requirements.
- Work within scope of practice and demonstrate accountability for clinical decisions.
- Provide leadership that promotes a safe, respectful, and effective care environment.
- Demonstrate strong communication, professionalism, and compassion at all times.