Job summary
The nurses on the front line of Hampshire County Councils Adults Health and Care service do so much more than care, they transform lives. Our nurses are caregivers, advocates and true heroes of healthcare.
Our nurses deal with clinical diagnosis and treatment. You will be responsible for the whole patient experience and build relationship with the people in your care. Our service users are at the heart of everything we do, and our sole aim is to give them the dignity, respect and independence that they deserve.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated nurse to join the team at Forest Court.
Main duties of the job
Were looking for a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number, knowledge of National Standards and NMC code of practice. Not to mention a background in person centred care planning within a care home. Beyond that, its all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people.
You'll be a great mentor who can manage time effectively and keep meaningful records. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you'll be truly considerate and kind.
About us
We believe in rewarding our staff for their commitment to delivering essential public services with an extensive range of benefits.We want to help you strive to be the best you can be, and to enjoy serving Hampshire with purpose and pride.With a work-life balance, Travel discounts and more - Find out what we can offer you as a valued Hampshire County Council employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have a proven track record of working with older people with complex care requirements, ideally within a hospital or clinical setting. You will deliver the very highest standard of care as you assess nursing needs, identify and taking the right interventions for every resident who needs you.
You'll also supervise colleagues, manage shifts and make sure flawless handover summaries are completed to ensure continuity of care. Above all, its about ensuring our residents are at the heart of everything you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have a proven track record of working with older people with complex care requirements, ideally within a hospital or clinical setting. You will deliver the very highest standard of care as you assess nursing needs, identify and taking the right interventions for every resident who needs you.
You'll also supervise colleagues, manage shifts and make sure flawless handover summaries are completed to ensure continuity of care. Above all, its about ensuring our residents are at the heart of everything you do.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- You will have a good knowledge and understanding of the discharge to assess provision + fast paced service.
- Able to provide direct care for the client group you will be managing, and have an understanding that the delivery of care is within a social care setting.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Experience of managing/supervising staff
- Experience of involving residents / families or carers in care planning, monitoring and evaluating services.
- Basic IT skills / or a willingness to undertake training.
- Able to work as part of a team - self motivated and flexible in your approach to work.
- General range of medical, surgical nursing and elderly care.
- A good working knowledge of clinical governance standards and good clinical skills.
- The ability to engage successfully with patients, families and carers and able to support and mentor students and more junior nursing staff within the team.
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.
Values based recruitment
Essential
- We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate the 4 core values we hold in your application.
- The 4 core values are:
- Person Centred - Has a person centred and strengths based approach that empowers service users and carers to live independent lives.
- Resilience - Successfully manages change and develops and maintains their wellbeing and resilience.
- Accountable - Takes responsibility for work, actions and development; and acknowledges individual and shared accountability.
- Works Together - Builds supportive internal and external working relationships through positive communication and constructive feedback.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- You will have a good knowledge and understanding of the discharge to assess provision + fast paced service.
- Able to provide direct care for the client group you will be managing, and have an understanding that the delivery of care is within a social care setting.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Experience of managing/supervising staff
- Experience of involving residents / families or carers in care planning, monitoring and evaluating services.
- Basic IT skills / or a willingness to undertake training.
- Able to work as part of a team - self motivated and flexible in your approach to work.
- General range of medical, surgical nursing and elderly care.
- A good working knowledge of clinical governance standards and good clinical skills.
- The ability to engage successfully with patients, families and carers and able to support and mentor students and more junior nursing staff within the team.
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.
Values based recruitment
Essential
- We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate the 4 core values we hold in your application.
- The 4 core values are:
- Person Centred - Has a person centred and strengths based approach that empowers service users and carers to live independent lives.
- Resilience - Successfully manages change and develops and maintains their wellbeing and resilience.
- Accountable - Takes responsibility for work, actions and development; and acknowledges individual and shared accountability.
- Works Together - Builds supportive internal and external working relationships through positive communication and constructive feedback.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
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).
