Registered nurse

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of the post

Ensure the highest possible standards of care are maintained in accordance with the NMCs Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour and to be accountable for own practice. Ensure the requirements of the Regulation and Inspections for Social Care (Wales) Act 2016. Take responsibility for the day to day management of the care tasks appertaining to the holistic needs of the nursing residents within the Home. Ensure that any information or advice given is evidence-based. Recognise and work within the limits of your competence. Be responsible for own development and maintain knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective practice.

Care practice

Put the care and safety of all clients as the main concern and make sure that their dignity is preserved and their needs are recognised, assessed and responded to by:

• Facilitating a high standard of care through written care plans for each resident as directed by the Clinical Nurse Manager and General Manager
• Planning, implementing and reviewing the care given to residents
• Delegating work appropriately to care staff and monitor and evaluate accordingly
• Making sure the fundamentals of care are delivered effectively
• Ensuring that any treatment, assistance or care is delivered without undue delay
• Respecting and uphold peoples human rights

Record keeping and review

Keep clear and accurate records relevant to your practice by:

• Completing all records at the time or as soon as possible after the event
• Completing all records accurately, taking immediate and appropriate action where necessary
• Ensure all paper or electronic records are attributed to self, ensuring they are dated and timed
• Taking all necessary steps to ensure that all records are kept securely and in line with the organisations policies and in line with data protection legislation
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and legal obligations e.g. POVA, Reg 38 etc.
• Assist management in ensuring monthly audits are completed and accurate, e.g. medication, pressure ulcers, wounds etc.

Medication

Administer medication within the limits of your training and competence, the law and the organisations policies and guidance. In particular:

• Ensure that the administering of any medication for each person is compatible with any other care or treatment they are receiving, including over-the-counter medicines
• Take all steps to keep medicines stored securely
• Ensure all appropriate records are kept up to date and relevant in line with the organisations policies and procedures
• Ensure that all controlled drugs are administered in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures
• Dispose of any waste medication, sharps etc. appropriately and in line with the organisations policies and procedures
• Order monthly medication, interim prescription and dressings etc. as necessary

Staff management and delegation

Provide leadership to care staff to ensure the quality of care delivered is maintained and improved by:

• Ensuring that the care staff you are responsible for have the knowledge, skills and competences for safe practice
• Participate in each new employees induction as required by management
• Carry out regular supervisions and appraisals for relevant staff
• Leading, supporting and guiding the staff group on shift
• Managing conduct and performance issues in line with the organisations HR policies and procedures

General

Co-operate with Hafod in complying with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post

• Behave in accordance with the companys Values
• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate
• Ensure compliance with Hafods policies and procedures at all times

The duties in this job description are not exhaustive and may be altered at any time to reflect the changing needs of the Association

This post is subject to enhanced disclosure as provided by the disclosure and barring service, an executive agency of the home office

Disclosure is a means for the association to check the background of job applicants to ensure that they do not have a history that would make them unsuitable for posts that involve working with vulnerable people. The association will only request disclosure from those that have been offered employment

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN/RMN [Part 1 or Part 2 NMC Register] qualified

Experience

Essential

• Relevant health care experience
• Care planning
• Medication administration
• Accurate record keeping
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Liaison with external agencies, families and other stakeholders
• Customer focused
• Work as team member
• Leadership
• Planning
• Ability to work without supervision
• Professional approach
• Aptitude towards learning and personal development, taking responsibility for own professional development
• Positive and constructive approach to problem solving
• Interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Caring for the elderly

Behaviours

Essential

• Acting as one team
• Caring and supporting
• Communicating and influencing
• Delivering results
• Engaging others
• Enabling change
• Learning and developing
• Making effective decisions

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).