Registered Nurse

Posted 16 days 10 hours ago by Ann's Home Care

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Job Description

The Successful Candidate will:

To ensure adherence to the NMC code of conduct in all areas of care & practice
To ensure the well-being of all residents in maintaining the Six broad values of Privacy, Dignity, Independence, Choice, Rights, and Fulfilment
To liaise with the resident's family, friends, GP, Community Nurses, specialists, pharmacists, local authorities, local councils, voluntary bodies and any other associations related to the care for the residents
To take the lead in nursing, ensuring that the nursing and personal care of residents is maintained on a daily basis and in accordance to the individuals' needs, capabilities and requirements
To liaise with Home Manager and/or Deputy Manager and other senior members of the management team on any issues that might arise
To actively promote and encourage as much personal independence and choice as possible in the resident's daily living and activities undertaken within the home
To take part in any associated training activities in order that you ascertain the skills and knowledge to carry out your role in an effective and safe manner
To ensure that as much of a stimulating and attractive environment as possible is provided for the residents
To put residents at the heart of all we do

Essential Criteria

Registered Nurse Qualification
Evidence of on-going continuing professional development linked to demonstrate clinical competencies
6 month post registration
Experience of coordinating and managing residents care
Previous experience of working with residents suffering with dementia
Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints Supervision and managerial experience
Good knowledge of Health and Social Care Act 2008
To undertake the duties of the job in accordance with relevant legislative requirements
Understanding of professional and current issues in care for the residents
Handling Clinical Incidents and complaints
Effective leadership and organisational skills
Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Good problems solving skills
Able to work independently and manage a workload
Ability to delegate and prioritise Safe receiving, ordering, handling and administration of medication
Basic IT skills
A genuine interest and desire to meet the care needs of people with dementia and physical frailties
Affective time management
Motivated, enthusiastic and committed
Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
Shares information and good practice appropriately
A flexible approach to work
Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
Reliable

Benefits of working with Ann's Care Homes:

Immediate interviews Offered

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

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