RGN/RMN

Days

Ledbury

Up to £21.10 per hour

My client is looking for an experienced RMN/RGN to work in an intermediate care unit providing short stay nursing rehabilitation for up to 14 people in Ledbury.  The home provides excellent care, nursing and support to people living with a wide variety of care needs, and the care teams are friendly and welcoming.

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 and paid breaks, please call Elite on 01604 879345.