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The Sunrise Recruitment Ltd; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our team. The role focuses on safe medication administration, accurate digital documentation, and delivering person-centred nursing care across a range of clinical needs.

The successful candidate will have current NMC registration, experience with digital care platforms, and the ability to lead shifts and support care staff while maintaining high patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Medication management using E-MAR systems and ensure accuracy and safety.
• Regular medication reviews and monitoring for drug interactions, allergies, and side effects.

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our team in delivering outstanding, person-centred care. The successful candidate will be confident in using digital care planning systems and demonstrate excellent medication management and clinical decision-making skills to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Medication Management: Safely administer medications using Electronic Medication Administration Records (E-MAR), ensuring accuracy and compliance with best practice.
• Medication Awareness: Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of medications, including potential drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, and side effects. Carry out regular medication reviews and elevate concerns appropriately to minimise risks.
• Digital Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records, including care notes, fluid and nutrition charts, using the organisation’s digital care management system.
• Clinical Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate person-centred nursing care for individuals with a range of clinical needs, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
• Leadership: Lead shifts effectively, providing clinical guidance and support to care assistants, delegating tasks appropriately while maintaining overall accountability for the delivery of safe and effective care.
• NMC Registration: Current and valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Digital Competency: Proven experience using E-MAR systems (such as PCS, Nourish, or similar digital care platforms) and confidence in adopting new technologies.
• PVG Membership: Current membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Professional Development: Evidence of recent training in the Safe Handling of Medicines and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with residents, families, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• SSSC Code of Practice: A sound understanding of, and commitment to, working in accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice.

NOTE: WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP. WE ARE NOT CONSIDERING OVERSEAS CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust