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Nurse Associate

Care for Veterans

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Job summary

Care for Veterans has a new exciting opportunity to work with Veterans, and other nursing care residents. You will support the Registered Nurses and HCA Supervisors to provide compassionate high quality care and to further enhance the lives of our residents.

Please note: We do not offer sponsorship

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities will include:- Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing treatments, and monitoring vital signs- Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans- Assess and document patient symptoms, progress, and response to treatment- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and self-care techniques- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and maintain a safe and clean patient environment- Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures as needed- Adhere to professional standards, ethical guidelines, and legal regulations

Skills:- Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology- Proficient in providing patient care, including administering medications and performing treatments- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members- Ability to assess patient needs, develop care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes- Attention to detail for accurate documentation of patient information- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare setting- Compassion and empathy for patients' physical and emotional well-being

About us

The organisation has two wings arranged over two floors with a maximum of 60 beds. The care teams work a shift pattern of earlies and lates (07:00 - 14:00 and 13:15 - 20:15). Enhancements are paid for weekends and Bank Holidays.

Our residents range from early twenties to just over 100 and a large proportion are non ambulent and are qwheelchair users

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0104-23-0001

Job locations

Gifford House

Boundary Road

Worthing

West Sussex

BN11 4LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

POST: ASSOCIATE NURSE

EQUIVALENT GRADE: AFC band 4

RESPONSIBLE TO: Wing Manager/Charge Nurse

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Clinical Services

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Head of Clinical Services, Registered Manager, Senior Staff Nurses, Multidisciplinary Team Members, Residents, Relatives & Carers

Introduction

The competencies listed below are those that the jobholder is expected to demonstrate immediately on taking up the post. They constitute the minimum standards of performance. They are not intended to be exhaustive, and the jobholder will be expected to constantly enhance and add to their competence. The jobholders progress will be monitored and assessed against these competencies, and any further outcomes derived from key targets and performance indicators.

JOB DEFINITION AND COMPETENCIES

Act as the Named Associate Nurse for an identified caseload of residents taking responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of their care.

Ensure that each resident has an accurate care plan and that a regular review report is completed.

Participate in the production of MDT reports.

Work in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that agreed treatment programmes are implemented.

Facilitate social and recreational activities for residents if appropriate.

  • Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice within the wing environment.
  • Assist the nurse on duty in taking charge of the wing on a shift basis, as delegated by your line manager.
  • Support the introduction of new initiatives within the ward setting

Job description

Job responsibilities

POST: ASSOCIATE NURSE

EQUIVALENT GRADE: AFC band 4

RESPONSIBLE TO: Wing Manager/Charge Nurse

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Clinical Services

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Head of Clinical Services, Registered Manager, Senior Staff Nurses, Multidisciplinary Team Members, Residents, Relatives & Carers

Introduction

The competencies listed below are those that the jobholder is expected to demonstrate immediately on taking up the post. They constitute the minimum standards of performance. They are not intended to be exhaustive, and the jobholder will be expected to constantly enhance and add to their competence. The jobholders progress will be monitored and assessed against these competencies, and any further outcomes derived from key targets and performance indicators.

JOB DEFINITION AND COMPETENCIES

Act as the Named Associate Nurse for an identified caseload of residents taking responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of their care.

Ensure that each resident has an accurate care plan and that a regular review report is completed.

Participate in the production of MDT reports.

Work in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that agreed treatment programmes are implemented.

Facilitate social and recreational activities for residents if appropriate.

  • Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice within the wing environment.
  • Assist the nurse on duty in taking charge of the wing on a shift basis, as delegated by your line manager.
  • Support the introduction of new initiatives within the ward setting

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Care home environment
  • Experience of dealing with neurological/cognitive disabilities
  • Experience of work with ABI patients

Qualifications

Essential

  • State Registered Nurse with live NMC registration
  • Sound knowledge of CQC legislation and the national minimum standard requirements for care homes for the elderly.
  • Customer-centric able to look at things from a residents perspective and enables team members to do the same.
  • Communicates expectations firmly, reasonably and respectfully; able to communicate complex ideas into simple user-friendly language, high levels of tact and diplomacy.
  • Able to multi-task under pressure
  • Able to manage own time effectively and delegate responsibly.
  • Good problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to draw on knowledge and experience from co-workers when required.
  • Able to make sound clinical decisions on own initiative
  • Able to write clear and objective observations and care plans
  • Calm under pressure with good attention to detail
  • Proactive
  • Decisive
  • A good team player
  • Approachable
  • Professional in manner and presentation
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Care home environment
  • Experience of dealing with neurological/cognitive disabilities
  • Experience of work with ABI patients

Qualifications

Essential

  • State Registered Nurse with live NMC registration
  • Sound knowledge of CQC legislation and the national minimum standard requirements for care homes for the elderly.
  • Customer-centric able to look at things from a residents perspective and enables team members to do the same.
  • Communicates expectations firmly, reasonably and respectfully; able to communicate complex ideas into simple user-friendly language, high levels of tact and diplomacy.
  • Able to multi-task under pressure
  • Able to manage own time effectively and delegate responsibly.
  • Good problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to draw on knowledge and experience from co-workers when required.
  • Able to make sound clinical decisions on own initiative
  • Able to write clear and objective observations and care plans
  • Calm under pressure with good attention to detail
  • Proactive
  • Decisive
  • A good team player
  • Approachable
  • Professional in manner and presentation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Care for Veterans

Address

Gifford House

Boundary Road

Worthing

West Sussex

BN11 4LJ


Employer's website

https://www.careforveterans.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Care for Veterans

Address

Gifford House

Boundary Road

Worthing

West Sussex

BN11 4LJ


Employer's website

https://www.careforveterans.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR & Training Administrator

Helen Bennett

hr@careforveterans.org.uk

01903213458

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0104-23-0001

Job locations

Gifford House

Boundary Road

Worthing

West Sussex

BN11 4LJ


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