Registered Nurse - Complex Care HOUNSLOW TW3
Posted 3 hours 27 minutes ago by NHS
Our client is a vibrant young woman with complex healthcare needs who lives at home with her devoted Mother and sisters.
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Complex Care Nurse to support her and help her to live life to the fullest - whether that is enjoying outings, spending quality time with her family, attending college or relaxing with a good audiobook.
You will be part of a caring and supportive team who look after her helping to provide high-quality, person centred care.
Main duties of the job- You will be providing one-to-one nursing care, mainly within the home environment
- You will be responsible for:
- Administering and managing medication (including insulin injections)
- Monitoring and responding to seizures
- Supporting PEG feeding
- Carrying out daily physiotherapy to assist with secretion management
- Monitoring overall well-being
- Engaging in meaningful activities and community outings
Our Mission -We transform lives by caring for people. At Macanta, we deliver honest, client-focused care through professional and compassionate staff. We place our clients needs at the centre of everything we do.
We work closely with every team member, understanding your specialities, shift preferences, and availability so you feel valued, supported, and empowered to provide exceptional care.
Job responsibilitiesOur client has Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay, Epilepsy, Diabetes Mellitus and Dystonia. She is PEG fed and Registered blind.
You will be someone who brings both clinical expertise and companionship with a warm and person-centred approach to care. As our client is non-verbal, you will be patient, intuitive and committed to clear, kind communication - preparing her gently for any care and talking to her throughout.
Whilst the majority of shifts will be within her home environment, you will be confident in managing her care on trips out and accompanying her to college as required.
You must be able to work collaboratively with the family and other professionals in the family home.
Person SpecificationQualifications
- RN/RGN/RMN/RNLD
- Experience in complex care and with non-verbal individuals
- Kind, respectful, and communicative
- Able to work collaboratively with the family and other professionals
- Experience in Diabetes Mellitus management
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.