Registered Nurse - Nursing Care Home

Responsible to: Home Manager Reports to: Home Manager Our Mother of Mercy Nursing Home is looking for a Registered Day Nurse on 31.5 hrs per week shift. The Nurse works co-operatively and collaboratively with Home Manager/Deputy Manager and co-workers in accordance with a written plan of care for a group of residents. Ability to identify care priorities and organise workload in respect of total needs of client groups, to deliver care in accordance with identified standards and contribute towards the development and progression of standards. Undertake nursing and care assessments and develop prescriptions of care with instruction, supervision or guidance from manager. To deliver and/or assist in the delivery of all patients' care requirements including personal care, moving and handling etc as detailed in individual care plans and critically evaluate care in relation to clients individual needs. To identify own limitation regarding caring for client group to Manager or Deputy and accept and attend required training to upskill. To delegate tasks appropriately to members of homecare team, according to individuals personal abilities and competence. To liaise with all members of multi-disciplinary team and record and report client response to treatment plans, care needs and problems. To act up as Team Leader/Primary Nurse. To develop awareness of the needs of the nursing home team and offer help, support and expertise as appropriate. Facilitate visits from RQIA and other officials required to inspect the home General Requirements Ensure care plans are constantly updated. Ensure care is delivered to a satisfactory standard by all staff To participate in client review procedures. Adhere to the home policies, procedures and standards Ensure assessment and admission of new resident/client follows home policies. Record and report any complaints, incidents, or accidents, deaths, visits etc to the Home Manager/Deputy Manager and all other relative authorities as necessary in the absence of the manager. To act as a professional role model to peer groups and subordinates, other health professionals and the general public. Ensure that NMC Code of Professional Conduct is adhered to and ensure confidentiality at all times. Ensure that regulations with regard to ordering, custody, storage and administration of all drugs and medicines including controlled drugs are adhered to.