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HRGO plc Recruiting & Business Services
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Gillingham, Kent
Qualified Nurse
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
My client is a private residential home based in beautiful grounds in Kent on ancient ruins, it facilitates 57 residents but presently have 53 in place. This is a care home that take great pride in providing full time care for their chosen residents Presently in order to maintain their extremely high standards they are seeking 2-3 full time Fully Qualified Nurses to support the team. Presently they have 2-3 roles mostly day shift which is 7.30 am to 8pm on a 7-day rota on a 4-week rolling contract. Each week there will be a rota so the Nurse will always know in advance their shift pattern unless they chose to swap. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills with a kind caring nature, they must enjoy dealing with the elderly, who are all in relatively good health. My client will carry out a stringent interview for about 3 hours, firstly the candidate will sit a short exam, then a show around and then the interview. This is an amazing beautiful working environment with some wonderful residents. £17.00 PH if they work Overtime its £18.00. JOB SUMMARY: Developing a positive and therapeutic relationship with the people who use the service Being knowledgeable about the care and treatment needs and aspirations of the people who use the service and making every effort to meet these in everyday practice Attending all appropriate training that is relevant to your role, and take appropriate steps to ensure that you are competent to do your job Never tolerating poor practice or poor standards and to challenge these if they are encountered. Report any concerns to your line manager or management immediately Communicating effectively with the members of the team you are in, and others with an absolute focus on improving the lives of the people who use the service Developing, reviewing and following care plans with diligence and, at all times, promoting privacy, dignity and independence KEY VALUES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN YOUR ROLE: To contribute to providing positive care and support to individuals living within a registered care setting in a kind, caring and respectful way that is in accordance with the person’s needs and wishes To clearly demonstrate, at all times, that what you do and how you behave enhances the quality of life of the people who use the service. To positively engage with service users and their relatives, other staff members and external professionals and customers at all times. To have appropriate documentary evidence of the work that you have carried out in line with the Company’s policies and procedures and expected practice. MINIMUM COMPETENCIES: Is able to demonstrate ability to write and / or review a nursing care plan(s); Is able to demonstrate a genuine care and interest in working with the people who use the service Is able to demonstrate an ability to work within a team and to follow instruction when working under their own initiative Able to communicate well verbally and in writing Respectful and kind, and understands equal opportunities and the importance of valuing diversity Can demonstrate flexibility, honesty and reliability Is able to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality. SKILLS REQUIRED: Registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Has attained the minimum mandatory training or is willing to work towards achieving all mandatory training within an agreed timescale Additional skills and experiences in management and leadership Has participated in additional training relevant to the role of a nurse. Evidence of post registration training which will be relevant in the provision of care and treatment to the identified resident group. Training in leadership and management You will Participate in the delivery of care to residents on the unit Carry out and document risk assessments and prescribe and take appropriate action to reduce risk and, where possible, improve the welfare of the residents. Develop, review and implement care plans of residents, support junior staff in adhering to, and implementing the care plan, and involve the resident and, if appropriate, their relative in the development, review and implementation of the care plan. Care plans must be reviewed at least six monthly, or more frequently if the condition or the needs of the resident changes sooner Administer medication and other treatments as prescribed or deemed appropriate Report illness, falls and other treatments needs to GP and / or other professionals in a timely manner Monitor the care delivery practices of carer and new junior nursing staff Appropriately document your interventions and monitor the documentation of carer staff to ensure that it is accurate, timely, legible and appropriate to the care provided Monitor the cleaning, health and safety practices and clinical waste management on the unit in order to reduce the risks related to the control and management of infection Work as a champion or lead nurse in identified areas to support the welfare and safety of the residents Manage staff on the unit on a day to day basis to ensure there is adequate staff with appropriate skill and gender mix Accept from junior staff issues of concern about care and welfare of the residents, and inform the unit manager or Manager on call of issues you have identified or have been brought to your attention, including issues related to the safeguarding of residents Participate in the supervision process, including the supervision and training of junior staff Monitor and assist in the ordering of clinical supplies Email: