Registered General Nurse RGN, Nights

Our client are a well established and respected Care home in Cwmbran. They are looking for an RGN to work 3 nights a week on a permanent basis. PURPOSE OF POSITION: 1. To support Manager and Clinical Lead in maintaining high standards of care at all times. 2. To act as `Nurse in Charge` in the absence of Senior Nursing Staff, if Level 1. 3. To provide general nursing care for approximately 49 residents. 4. To supervise and, where appropriate, train junior staff. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Ensure a high standard of nursing care is provided to service users at all times. 2.Control and administer drugs in accordance with appropriate regulations. 3.Assist with the staff training and induction of new recruits to the Home. 4.Maintain resident, drug, and other records as appropriate, ensuring that accidents, etc. are properly reported. 5.Take report at the commencement of the shift and give a report at the end of the shift. 6.Ensure adherence to the Codes of Practice laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. 7.Instigate nursing care in accordance with General Practitioner instruction and individual care plans. 8.Review and evaluate care plans in compliance with National Minimum Standards. 9.Liaison with GPs and other agencies as required 10.To be a point of contact for service user relatives and representatives 11.Ensure Health and Safety issues are dealt with promptly and all equipment is used in approved manner 12.To deal with grievances and complaints in accordance with the policy of the Home Requirement Essential (E) Desirable (D) 1. Educational/Qualifications/Knowledge a)Registered Nursing Level One or Two (E) b)The ageing process, including the physical and psychological needs of older people (E) c)Understand the rights of older people (E) d)Understand the requirement for good Health and Safety practices (E) 2. Experience. a)Nursing experience in the care of vulnerable adults (D) b)Be able to demonstrate experience of working in a caring setting. (D) c)Have worked with older people including people from different cultures (D) d)Have experience with training or development of junior staff (D) e)Experience of team working environment (D) 3. Aptitude and Skills. a)The ability to devise and review care plans based on individual needs (E) b)Be able to communicate with service users and colleagues both verbally and written (E) c) Be able to work in a safe manner (E) 4. Personal Attributes . a)Possess a caring and patient attitude towards others (E) b)Is able to form good working relationships with colleagues (E) c)Is regarded by others as a person with integrity (D) d)Has good listening and problem solving skills (E) e)Possesses a good sense of humour (D) Rosato Recruitment Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client for this vacancy. Due to the sheer volume of applications we are currently receiving, if you have not received a response to your application within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we encourage you to continue to apply for future vacancies advertised through Rosato Recruitment. Rosato Recruitment does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE: YOU SHOULD MAKE YOURSELF AWARE OF HOW IMMIGRATION LAWS APPLY TO YOUR SITUATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR ANY JOBS. Responsibilities: Our client are a well established and respected Care home in Cwmbran. They are looking for an RGN to work 3 nights a week on a permanent basis. PURPOSE OF POSITION: 1. To support Manager and Clinical Lead in maintaining high standards of care at all times. 2. To act as `Nurse in Charge` in the absence of Senior Nursing Staff, if Level 1. 3. To provide general nursing care for approximately 49 residents. 4. To supervise and, where appropriate, train junior staff. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Ensure a high standard of nursing care is provided to service users at all times. 2.Control and administer drugs in accordance with appropriate regulations. 3.Assist with the staff training and induction of new recruits to the Home. 4.Maintain resident, drug, and other records as appropriate, ensuring that accidents, etc. are properly reported. 5.Take report at the commencement of the shift and give a report at the end of the shift. 6.Ensure adherence to the Codes of Practice laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. 7.Instigate nursing care in accordance with General Practitioner instruction and individual care plans. 8.Review and evaluate care plans in compliance with National Minimum Standards. 9.Liaison with GPs and other agencies as required 10.To be a point of contact for service user relatives and representatives 11.Ensure Health and Safety issues are dealt with promptly and all equipment is used in approved manner 12.To deal with grievances and complaints in accordance with the policy of the HomeRequirement Essential (E) Desirable (D) 1. Educational/Qualif