Registered Nurse

The Nurse assists the Care Manager with professional duties and is responsible for care/nursing duties within the Home, whilst ensuring that the Care Manager is kept up to date at all times. In the absence of the Care Manager the Nurse is the leader and a working member of the care team and as such has overall responsibility for the maintenance of high standard of care and ensure that adequate cover is provided. SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CARE Assessment and care planning to meet health and wellbeing needs of Service User’s safely and effectively according to individual needs and preferences using best practice. Admit new Service Users and introduce them to other staff and Service Users. Carry out pre- admission assessmentsComplete and review Service Users’ care plans within agreed deadlines.Ensure that any equipment found to be faulty is removed from service.Consider every Service User as an individual and treat them with the dignity and respect which their age and experience in life deserves.Meet the Service Users’ own physical, emotional and spiritual needs in a non-judgemental way and to be respectful of their privacy and personal space.Ensure that Service Users’ property is safeguarded and that records are updated as necessary in accordance with the Home’s procedure.Ensure principles of safeguarding (children and adults) are maintained and concerns reported immediately to responsible individuals as per local and company policy.Ensure that all treatments are carried out as prescribed and in line with best practice, as detailed in Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures. ACCOUNTABILITY Take responsibility for the care provided and answer for judgements and actions made. Adhere to the NMC 'The code' (2015) and ensure requirements of revalidation are met.Work within the scope of own professional competence, refer and seek support as required.Adhere to nurse responsibilities and comply with CQC regulations and outcomes (where appropriate) to meet quality standards andoutcomes.Observe the NMC legal and professional requirements in relation to accountability and delegation.Monitor the quality of work within the designated responsibility and alert others to quality issues.Adhere to the legal and professional issues in relation to consent and capacity (adults and children).Recognise signs and symptoms which may indicate the presence of serious medical conditions and take appropriate action.Keep own knowledge and skills updated, including research, changes in legislation, regulation and practice standards to provide expert information and guidance.Obtain Feedback and Reflect on own performance and level of skills in line with NMC Revalidation requirements to identify strengths and areas for development.Ensure that all treatments are carried out as prescribed and in line with best practice, as detailed in Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures and to comply with all Policies as set out in the Policies and Procedures Manual.Ensure a qualified nurse is on the premises at all times, remaining on duty if necessary until cover can be arranged. COMMUNICATION To drive and model best practice and innovation in all forms of communication Develop and maintain effective communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situationsAdapt communication to take account of others’ culture, background and preferred way of communicatingMaintain the highest standards of integrity when communicating with Service Users and the wider publicAdapt communication style in different situationsShare and disseminate information ensuring confidentiality.Keep relevant, accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, policies and proceduresDevelop written care plans to ensure effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of Service user care.Maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to the relevant data protection legislation.Ensure that Care Manager/person in charge is aware of any incidents or accidents to Service Users, staff or visitors and to complete the appropriate documentation in a timely manner.Proactively involve with Service Users and their relatives / representatives in service user care planningUnderstand the importance of correct record management and own personal responsibilities in maintaining this through passwords, storage of documentation, and sharing information ( both paper based or on electronic systems).To be proactive in information management including identifying errors and omission in records and personal data, informing relevant persons promptly to reduce risk of harm or inappropriate care and treatment, and responding to external recommendations to improve data quality.Report breeches of records security to line manager or the Caldicott Guardian. LEADERSHIP To support staff are engaged, motivated, recognised, rewarded, treated fairly and work in a safe environment, compliant within the legalframeworks Coordinate and delegate work on each shift taking into consideration appropriate skill mix.Support the induction of new staff in line with company policy.Demonstrate a leadership style that is effective within changing health care environment.Develop and maintain collaborative team working with internal professionals and external health and social care service colleaguesDisseminate learning and information to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and futuredevelopmentsKeep own knowledge and skills updated, including research, changes in legislation, regulation and practice standards to provide expert information and guidanceActively promote the Company Mission Statement at all times.Support the staff supervision and appraisal process.Promote anti-discriminatory practices and support social inclusion of all. Person Specification: Professional Must be a qualified RGN/RMN and be registered with the NMC.(essential)Evidence of continuing professional development(desirable)Have an understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008Post registration experience (essential)Knowledge and use of clinical assessment tools like Waterlow (essential)Understand care planning processes and have experience of writing care plans (essential)