Staff Nurse - Clonlee Nursing Home

Hutchinson Care; Antrim; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Care Homes is seeking a Staff Nurse for Clonlee Nursing Home (8am - 2pm) in Northern Ireland. You will deliver nursing care, administer medications, and work with residents, families, and the healthcare team to implement care plans.

Role requires compassion, six months' care home experience, and a team-oriented mindset. You may cover other homes to assist staffing; confidentiality and professional standards must be maintained.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, caring disposition.
• Be a team player.
• At least six months experience in a care home setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to residents, including administering medication, treatments and therapies.
• Develop and implement care plans with residents, families, and healthcare team.
• Monitor and record vital signs and progress.
• Maintain dignity, privacy and respect in all interactions.
• Meet the needs and wishes of residents and liaise with doctors and external agencies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Nursing skills

Job description

Staff Nurse - Clonlee Nursing Home (8am - 2pm)

Main Duties:

• Deliver nursing care to residents, including administering medication, treatments, and therapies.

• Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the healthcare team.

• Monitor and record vital signs, medical conditions, and progress of residents.

• Ensure dignity, privacy, and respect for all residents in all interactions.

• You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels.

• Provide company to the Residents.

• Provide professional information to family members about care plans.

• Ensuring the needs and wishes of the residents are met.

• Working with other health care professionals to provide a high stand of care.

• Attend all necessary training when instructed.

• Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant.

• Report and record any breaks or damages to your manager/or Deputy Managers.

• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arises.

• To attend staff meetings as and when required.

• Always maintain confidentiality.

• Ensure accountability for care provided and for tasks delegated to staff members.

• Ensure care staff are appropriately trained and supervised, ensuring a level of understanding of care staff before delegating care.

• Walking the floor, observing resident care firsthand.

• Ensuring compliance with care plans and hygiene needs.

• Identify areas of improvement and act on such.

• Perform routine and specialised nursing procedures as required.

• Assist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing care and resident information.

• Liaise with doctors, healthcare professionals, and external agencies regarding resident care.

• Work closely with other nursing staff, care assistants, and support staff to provide a coordinated approach to care.

• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.

• Mentor and support nursing students.

About the role

Administration Duties:

• Keep Residents Care records up to date and inform Manager/Deputy Manager of any changes

• Involvement with resident Care plans and keeping records up to date, accurate, meticulous and legible

• Keep up to date medical records

General & Personal Development

• Ability to work effectively within a team

• Organised and trustworthy

• Pride in your work

• Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties

• Ability to take instruction

• Punctual and Reliable

• Clean and Tidy appearance

• Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home

• Be responsible for upkeep of own Verification Documentation

About the company

Hutchinson Care Homes is a family-owned provider of high-quality nursing and residential care across Northern Ireland. Founded on the values of caring, integrity, and safety, we offer a nurturing environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Our services include specialized nursing care, dementia care, residential living, respite stays and day care, all delivered by compassionate, professional staff. We are committed to providing a safe and comfortable home where every resident feels valued and can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

Required Criteria

• Compassionate and caring disposition

• At least six months experience working with patients within a Care Home Setting

• Be a team player

Desired Criteria

• Enthusiastic and Professional

• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out your duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives