Nurse Manager TLNT1_NI in Belfast

Can you make a real difference in the lives of others? At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, and a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you. Our residents are at the heart of our homes; we are inspired not only by their stories and experiences of years gone by but also by knowing we are making a real difference in their lives.

Arlington Care Home, based in Belfast, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Manager on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week), to continue the standard of excellence in nursing and healthcare that Macklin Care Homes is known for. The successful candidate will lead the team and manage daily operations, ensuring exceptional levels of care, and build a thriving and motivated team.

About this role

Professional responsibilities:

• Acts as a member of the management team, ensuring the smooth running of the Care Home.
• Works within the NMC Professional Code of Conduct, complying with all legal and statutory requirements outlined.
• Adheres to regulations outlined in the 'Controlled Drugs Act' and the policy entitled 'Custody, Storage and Administration of Drugs and Medicines' and ensures staff compliance.
• Endeavours to establish good working relationships with all doctors, pharmacists, external medical staff, residents' relatives and friends, religious practitioners and the RQIA Inspection Team.
• Continually updates oneself on current procedures through the use of literature available in the Care Home and attends internal and external courses when requested by Senior Managers.
• Observe confidentiality at all times.
• Remains fully compliant with the Company's Health and Safety Procedures and ensures standards are maintained by all staff.
• Adheres to the fire and accident prevention policy of the Home and participates in the investigation and prevention of all incidents/accidents in the Home.
• Ensures that all emergencies, untoward incidents and complaints are acted upon and processed per the Care Home's Policy and Procedures.
• Undertakes duties and responsibilities of a Staff Nurse as and when required, including participation in the on-call rota on a rotational basis with the Nurse Manager.

Resident Care Responsibilities:

• Administer medication to residents on two mornings per week and provide nursing support as required, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
• Ensure every service meets or exceeds RQIA standards and client expectations.
• Conducts assessments on potential residents being admitted to the Care Home in line with the Company budget and in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.
• Liaises with Staff Nurses in the admission of residents, the named worker, G.P. and relatives in the continuing care of the patients and relevant individuals on patient discharge whilst on duty.
• Ensures that all residents receive the care identified in their care plans and that it is carried out to the highest standard.
• Audits and reviews care files on a bi-monthly basis, recording the same in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.
• Monitors residents' diets in association with the Staff Nurse, ensuring nutritional content, presentation and suitability of meals provided.
• Ensures the social and spiritual welfare of each resident by monitoring social needs as outlined in the resident's care plan, requesting external help from professional services and involving relatives and friends in the interaction of the patient with the environment.
• Ensures the safekeeping of residents' belongings and valuables per the Care Home policy.

Audit Responsibilities:

• Assesses if procedures relevant to new admissions have been completed and are accurate - risk assessments, care plans, observations, and drug administration.
• Oversees that patient weights are carried out and recorded monthly.
• Oversees that emergency equipment has been checked.
• Spot checks on the treatment room and first aid boxes to ensure fully stocked.

Supply Responsibilities:

• Ensures that adequate supplies of nursing material are available for use in line with the Company budget and minimising costs where feasible.
• Ensures the economic use of all supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining all these resources in a satisfactory condition and reporting any faults/breakages.
• Ensures any unused equipment is stored away from the resident treatment areas.
• Participates in research and trials of new equipment.

Infection Control Responsibilities:

• Ensures adequate infection control measures are in operation within the Care Home and demonstrates compliance with the same.
• Liaises with the Head Housekeeper to ensure cleanliness, tidiness.