Job Description
- 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 stand 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.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
- Mentor and support nursing students.
About The Role
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
General & Personal Development
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Organised and trustworthy
- Pride in your work
- Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties
- 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
- Be responsible for upkeep of own Verification Documentation
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Staff Nurse - Night Duty in Antrim employer: Hutchinson Care
Hutchinson Care Homes is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where your contributions directly impact the well-being of our residents. With comprehensive training from day one and clear pathways for NVQ progression, we prioritise your professional growth while providing benefits such as a pension scheme, private health insurance after three years, and a free uniform. Join us in Northern Ireland, where flexibility and teamwork are at the heart of our culture, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
