Job Description
To provide and supervise the delivery of high quality nursing care to Service Users in accordance with up to date, evidence-based professional practice and company policies.
Responsibilities
- Delegate appropriately but ensure new service users are orientated into their surroundings and introduced to other service users and staff,
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Assess the service users physical, psychological and social needs to draw up care plans, this should be person centred and orientated around the individual.
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Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with the service users needs.
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Continuously evaluate care needs with other members of the nursing team and ensure that care plans and records are up-to-date and accurate whilst continually seeking improvement.
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Help service users to understand the ageing process and how it affects their health and lifestyle. Visit each service user daily to assess their needs and assist service users to maximise their comfort, dignity and independence.
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Lead a multi-disciplinary shift team, supervising staff in all respects.
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Ensure that documentation relating to the delivery of care is completed accurately, legibly and in accordance with company standards.
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Comply with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.
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Manage stocks of all supplies effectively and economically and ensure the timely order of replenishment stocks.
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Work co-operatively with activities staff to ensure service users spiritual and social needs are met.
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Proactively develop professional and clinical skills in order to enhance the knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective practice.
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Contribute to the development of new ideas in nursing and social care.
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Participate in continuous process improvements and make recommendations for change with regard to clinical and non-clinical policy.
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Participate in an on-call rota.
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Assist with the investigation of any complaints.
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Keep the Home Managers informed of any relevant issues.
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Maintain detailed an up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
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Phlebotomy – ensuring required blood tests are up to date.
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Ordering and checking in medication.
Requirements
- These roles do require an Active PIN.