Registered Nurse – night duty in Derry, Londonderry

The Successful Candidate will:

• Ensure adherence to the NMC code of conduct in all areas of care & practice.
• Ensure the well-being of all residents in maintaining the Six broad values of Privacy, Dignity, Independence, Choice, Rights, and Fulfilment.
• Liaise with the resident’s family, friends, GP, Community Nurses, specialists, pharmacists, local authorities, local councils, voluntary bodies and any other associations related to the care for the residents.
• Take the lead in nursing, ensuring that the nursing and personal care of residents is maintained on a daily basis and in accordance with the individuals’ needs, capabilities and requirements.
• Liaise with Home Manager and/or Deputy Manager and other senior members of the management team on any issues that might arise.
• Actively promote and encourage as much personal independence and choice as possible in the resident’s daily living and activities undertaken within the home.
• Take part in any associated training activities in order to ascertain the skills and knowledge to carry out your role in an effective and safe manner.
• Ensure that as much of a stimulating and attractive environment as possible is provided for the residents.
• Put residents at the heart of all we do.

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Nurse Qualification.
• Evidence of on-going continuing professional development linked to demonstrate clinical competencies.
• 6 month post registration experience of coordinating and managing residents' care.
• Previous experience of working with residents suffering from dementia.
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints.
• Supervision and managerial experience.
• Good knowledge of Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Understanding of professional and current issues in care for the residents.
• Effective leadership and organisational skills.
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and manage a workload.
• Ability to delegate and prioritise.
• Safe receiving, ordering, handling and administration of medication.
• Basic IT skills.
• A genuine interest and desire to meet the care needs of people with dementia and physical frailties.
• Affective time management.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and committed.
• Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times.
• Reliable.

Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes:

• A friendly dedicated team.
• £22.50 per hour.
• Four Weekly pay.
• Free Uniform.
• Paid Access NI Check.
• All Practical and online training paid.
• Immediate interviews offered.

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage. Ann’s are an Equal Opportunities Employer. T&Cs apply.