Registered Nurse

Posted 31 October 2019
Salary £18.50
LocationEpsom
Job type Permanent
Discipline General Nursing
Referencesig

Job description

  • Provide leadership and guidance for the running of a defined area, ensuring resident care is delivered in line with their Personal Care Needs Assessment
  • To act as a role model for all staff and to ensure that a consistent high standard of nursing care is provided
  • Provide direct care for residents including washing, dressing, support with nutrition and hydration
  • Extend clinical competencies and nursing practice to offer comprehensive services, for example, venepuncture, IVI therapy, ear syringing and so on
  • Support a learning culture providing skills-based experiential learning to Care Services staff and act as a mentor
  • Lead in managing monthly routine medication for a defined area
  • This may include supporting and mentoring Lead Carers to take on this role in residential areas under their supervision
  • The ability to ensure that residents’ needs, wishes and aspirations are acknowledged and met where possible
  • Kind and caring disposition with a real commitment to delivering the highest level of care at all times
  • Active NMC Registration
  • Ability to prioritise workload and be able to work under pressure
  • Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills
  • A self-motivate and pro-active individual always wanting to learn and develop themselves in their role