Care Home Nurse

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106Job Description:

Care Home Nurse

Ready to join a team that puts people first, both residents and colleagues? We’re seeking passionate individuals to work for our client a large care home.

As a nurse working for a care home, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality nursing care to residents. You will work as a member of the nursing team, carrying out all relevant forms of care in conjunction with other nurse practitioners. Ensuring that care services are consistently provided to a high-quality standard ensuring the personal care needs of residents, are met while respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the well-being and health of the elderly or individuals with various medical conditions who reside in the care home. We will be carrying out supervisions as part of your job role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To work as part of an efficient team and to contribute to the smooth running of the Home working to the policies and procedures of the care home and operating within NMC guidelines
• To continue professional development through attending and contributing to internal/external training and development, meetings and supervisions

• To accurately assess the needs of residents and identify priorities of care.
• To administer all medication and treatments within the NMC guidelines and care home medication policy
• Report any ill–health amongst residents and make request for GP/professional visit where necessary
• Ensure that residents’ care plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with residents, relatives, and other health care professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines & association policy
• Assess all aspects of residents’ care needs, and provide health supervision and direct nursing care when required
• Assess social and health care needs of new residents, and maintain on-going assessment and review of all other residents
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that each resident within the Home has an individualised care plan.
• Resident care plans to be reviewed on a monthly basis, or more frequently as and when required, in accordance with NMC guidelines & company policy
• Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all relevant staff members at the end of each shift
• Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are terminally ill or who have a progressive illness
• Record and report resident observations in care plans to ensure maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records

• Support new staff members in all aspects of their work in the home giving help and guidance where appropriate.

• To act as a mentor to new staff and less experienced members of staff,

• Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, including medication administration and wound care.
• Ability to empathise and communicate effectively with residents, families, and the care team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine interest in caring for older adults.
• Flexibility to work day, evening, night shifts, and weekends as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme: reimbursement of the enrolment fee for this scheme offering discounts on holidays, days out, and over 15,000 national brands
• Payment of full DBS disclosure
• Uniform provided
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
• Paid breaks – essential for all staff, ensuring breaks are paid during working hours
• Annual NMC PIN renewal paid

For further information please email

Location: Norfolk