Registered Nurse

As an Agency Nurse in our nursing home, your responsibilities will include:

• Nursing Care: Administering medication, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring correct documentation and compliance with NMC guidelines. 

• Health Monitoring: Conducting regular observations (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, pulse) and reporting any changes in residents' conditions to the multidisciplinary team. 

• Care Planning: Developing, reviewing, and updating care plans to meet the individual needs of residents, involving them and their families in decisions where appropriate. 

• Wound Care: Providing wound management and care, including the application of dressings, pressure ulcer prevention, and post-operative care. 

• Clinical Supervision: Leading and supervising healthcare assistants to ensure the delivery of quality care, providing guidance, and addressing any issues. 

• Safeguarding: Ensuring residents are protected and safe from harm by following the appropriate safeguarding policies and protocols. 

• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of care, assessments, and interventions in compliance with regulatory requirements and nursing home policies. 

• Palliative Care: Providing end-of-life care that respects the dignity and wishes of residents and their families. 

• Health & Safety: Ensuring adherence to infection control protocols, health and safety policies, and hygiene standards to provide a safe environment for residents and staff.

• Communication: Liaising effectively with residents, their families, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to care.