Registered Nurse (Days)

Leominster

Up to £21.10 per hour

 

I am looking for an experienced RMN/RGN to work nights in a specialist nursing care home in the market town of Leominster, Herefordshire.  The service is home to 47 elderly residents including people with dementia.  Using independent living techniques, the aim is to achieve the best possible quality of life for residents for as long as possible.

Duties will include:

• Assessing patients' health and care needs and developing care plans
• Administering medication and monitoring services users response
• Providing nursing care, including wound care and palliative care
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals to coordinate personalised care
• Supporting service users with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Providing emotional support to service users and their families
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
• Working within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines to ensure high standards of care
• Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Participating in the induction and ongoing training of new staff members

For this post you must have:

• A nursing qualification and Valid NMC Pin
• Experience  working in elderly care, including caring for patients with Alzheimer's and other dementia-related conditions
• Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• The ability to work independently and use own initiative
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• The ability to work alternate weekends

For more information on this great role, which is a great opportunity to work for one of the biggest care companies in the UK who offer a great benefits package, please call Elite on 01604 879345.