To ensure care that is delivered is safe, caring, effective and responsive to the Residents needs, and play a part in creating and promoting an environment where excellence can flourish.
To ensure scope of practice is in line with the Homes policies and procedures and the NMC Code of Conduct.
To work within the operating framework of the Home with regards to the job level ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Under the supervision of the Management team, to actively work towards developing own relevant nursing skills in order to achieve the Fairlie Healthcare Groups Staff Nurse competencies.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the personal care and other health needs of Residents are met and that assigned duties are executed in a professional and caring manner giving due regard to the Homes core values and values framework and the Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Health and Social Care Workers and the NMC Code of Conduct.
To ensure all relevant clinical documentation is in place, reflects the current clinical and care needs of the Resident as is updated monthly, (or more often if the Residents condition changes) to ensure accurate records are maintained, in line with the Homes policies and procedures and NMC guidance on record keeping.
To administer prescribed medication to Residents in line with the instructions of the prescribing doctor and the Homes medication policies and procedures, and NMC guidance on the Standards of Medication Administration.
To monitor the health needs of Residents to ensure appropriate escalation using the NEWs protocol to General Practitioner services or a local acute hospital as appropriate.
To work co-operatively with colleagues in the pursuit of the responsibilities of the post, with due regard to our diversity and inclusion framework and policies. To carry out the reasonable instructions of the senior nurse in charge or management staff to ensure optimal use of resources within the Home to ensure high quality care can be delivered at all times.
About us The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care, established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies and who require ventilator support.
Our new career pathway means that whatever skills and experience you currently possess, you could fit into our pathway and progress your career with The Fairlie Healthcare Group, gaining specialist competencies and personal development along the way.
We are now looking for more outstanding staff to join us on this exciting journey.
What do I need to be successful?
Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral medication
The ability of managing and prioritising conflicting workloads
Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and work effectively under pressure
Able to manage patients emotional needs and demonstrate empathy and caring
Ability to solve and escalate problems and issues as well as communicating effectively both written and verbal
To be able to work collaboratively with other staff members
The drive and determination to achieve objectives
Focused on continual personal development
Enthusiasm for and belief in patient healthcare
Experience in neuro rehabilitation environment
Awareness and understanding of current neuro health issues
Ability to identify and implement improvements to service
Proven record in teaching/mentoring/supervising others
Ability to lead a team to achieve results
Shift: 12 hours shift day or night (08am to 08pm or 08pm to 08am)
Location: Purley
Contract: Permanent/Part time or full time
Fairlie Healthcare are an equal opportunities employer, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.
Person Specification Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral medication
The ability of managing and prioritising conflicting workloads
Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and work effectively under pressure
Able to manage patients emotional needs and demonstrate empathy and caring
Ability to solve and escalate problems and issues as well as communicating effectively both written and verbal
To be able to work collaboratively with other staff members
The drive and determination to achieve objectives
Focused on continual personal development
Enthusiasm for and belief in patient healthcare
Experience in neuro rehabilitation environment
Awareness and understanding of current neuro health issues
Ability to identify and implement improvements to service
Proven record in teaching/mentoring/supervising others
Ability to lead a team to achieve results
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.
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