At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver compassionate nursing care and support to residents in a homely environment.
- Company: Join a caring team at Hutchinson Care Homes, dedicated to resident wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for teamwork and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while growing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Must be organised, compassionate, and possess strong clinical skills.
The predicted salary is between 23.62 - 23.62 £ per hour.
Purpose
Provide a safe, secure, and homely environment for our Residents.
Provide a high standard of care within our Care Homes always ensuring to comply with Hutchinson Care Homes Policies and Procedures.
Main Duties
- Deliver nursing care to residents, including administering medication, treatments, and therapies.
- Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
- Monitor and record vital signs, medical conditions, and progress of residents.
- Ensure dignity, privacy, and respect for all residents in all interactions.
- You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels.
- Provide company to the Residents.
- Provide professional information to family members about care plans.
- Ensuring the needs and wishes of the residents are met.
- Working with other health care professionals to provide a high standard of care.
- Attend all necessary training when instructed.
- Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant.
- Report and record any breaks or damages to your manager/or Deputy Managers.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arises.
- To attend staff meetings as and when required.
- Always maintain confidentiality.
- Ensure accountability for care provided and for tasks delegated to staff members.
- Ensure care staff are appropriately trained and supervised, ensuring a level of understanding of care staff before delegating care.
- Walking the floor, observing resident care firsthand.
- Ensuring compliance with care plans and hygiene needs.
- Identify areas of improvement and act on such.
- Perform routine and specialised nursing procedures as required.
- Assist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing care and resident information.
- Liaise with doctors, healthcare professionals, and external agencies regarding resident care.
- Work closely with other nursing staff, care assistants, and support staff to provide a coordinated approach to care.
- Administration Duties
- Keep Residents Care records up to date and inform Manager/Deputy Manager of any changes
- Involvement with resident Care plans and keeping records up to date, accurate, meticulous and legible
- Keep up to date medical records
Qualifications
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Organised and trustworthy
- Pride in your work
- Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties
- Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of nursing practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Compassionate and patient‑centred approach.
- Good organisational and time‑management skills.
- Up‑to‑date knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development as required.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to take instruction
- Punctual and reliable
- Clean and tidy appearance
- Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home
- Required Criteria
- Enthusiastic and professional
- Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out your duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives
- Salary
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Staff Nurse in Antrim employer: Hutchinson Care
Hutchinson Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its residents and staff. With a strong commitment to teamwork and flexible working hours, we foster a supportive environment where nurses can thrive and develop their skills. Our focus on compassionate care ensures that every employee feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
We think you need these skills to ace Staff Nurse in Antrim
Nursing Care
Medication Administration
Individualised Care Planning
Vital Signs Monitoring
Patient Dignity and Respect
Communication Skills
Teamwork
