Register General Nurse

The Sunrise Recruitment Ltd; Delaware; On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sunrise Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our team delivering person-centred care. You will use digital care planning systems and E-MAR to administer medications while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.

You will lead shifts, support care assistants, and maintain comprehensive clinical records. Current NMC registration, PVG membership, and ongoing professional development are required; experience with Safe Handling of Medicines is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified RGN with current NMC registration.
• PVG membership or willingness to obtain PVG.
• Experience with E-MAR and digital care planning.
• Commitment to Safe Handling of Medicines training.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely using E-MAR and verify accuracy.
• Review medications and monitor interactions, allergies, and side effects.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and care notes in the digital system.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate person-centred nursing care.
• Lead shifts and supervise care assistants ensuring safe delivery of care.

Skills

NMC registration

Digital care systems

Medication management

PVG membership

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Nursing qualification (RGN)

Tools

E-MAR

PCS

Nourish

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 any 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.