Senior Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of role:

To ensure clinical care is delivered and available to residents, and that care workers are safely and appropriately overseen and supported during shift for clinical matters.

Specific Responsibilities:

To be directly responsible to the General Manager

To work closely with the GP and other members of the wider multiple disciplinary team

To provide care to a high standard in the following:

1. End of life care

2. Continence assessments

3. Catheter care

4. Diabetes management

5. Wound care

6. Assessment of unwell residents

7. Clinical Observations

8. Venepuncture

9. Confirmation of death

10. Pressure area assessment and care

11. Swallowing assessments

(This list is not exhaustive and may be adapted depending on the needs of residents in the home).

To deliver training and support to care staff in delegated tasks as per general manager guidance

To participate in the on-call rota shared with other Nurses/Support Team Managers/management

To maintain up to date evidence based practice

To attend regular clinical supervisions

To maintaining good team relationships with all staff members throughout the home

To role model behaviours, a sound work ethic and Ardale ethos at all times to junior staff, residents and visitors

Accountabilities:

Positive management feedback

Care staff are well supported and trained

Care delivery and clinical issues are handled and delivered in an exemplary manner

Resident care, welfare and safety is embedded as the most important aspect of our operation

Positive resident and family feedback

General Responsibilities:

To keep accurate and clear documentation in line with sector specific and legal requirements.

To participate in audits as required.

To keep abreast of best current approved practice in the profession

To attend all mandatory and developmental training courses relevant to the post and as agreed with the line manager.

To work in accordance and at all times with all relevant legislation e.g. CQC standards, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Care Standards Act 2000, Health and Social Care Act 2008, Care Act 2014 and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA) etc.

To work in accordance with the NMC code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.

To take an active role in own personal and professional development and identify any development needs with the support of your line manager

To act in line with Health and Safety at Work legislation and requirements and in line with Ardales approach to Health and Safety at all times.

To adhere to all aspects of security and ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors at all times.

At all times to: ensure high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material and information, to respect the dignity and confidentiality of our service users, and to adhere to the Data Protection Act 1998.

To undertake any other duties from time to time, in order to maintain and enhance the service provision and as this role develops

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A friendly and approachable manner
• Ability to learn and develop independently
• A proven ability to work succesfully as part of a team
• A demonstrated ability to prioritse and work under pressure
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• The ability to work efficiently, effectively, diligently and courteously without the need for close supervision
• A commitment to working with people in a person centred approach
• Demonstrable emotional warmth, compassion, kindness and empathy
• The ability and willingness to take on additional responsibilities and accountabilities as the job role develops
• The ability to acknowledge your own limits and ask for assistance and support when needed

Desirable

• IT literate
• Community Nursing experience
• The ability to train others to carry out delegated tasks

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing qualification DiPHE/BSc

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Ardale Ltd

Address

Oakham Grange Care Home

Wheatfield Way

Barleythorpe

Oakham

Rutland

LE157UD

Employer's website

https://oakhamgrange.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)