Nurse – Meadow House, Swaffham Meadow House offers dedicated care for young people with a physical disability, specialising in care for young people with multiple sclerosis. Job Summary The main responsibility of this role is to provide clinical support and care to residents with varying degrees of complex health needs, by assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating their nursing care plans to ensure that they are fully supported using person-centred care approaches. Key Responsibilities Administer and order medicines as required by the home in accordance with the homes’ policies and procedures. Work within the NMC codes of conduct and scope of practice and within the homes’ policies and procedures. Provide support and professional supervision to care staff and nursing staff as appropriate. Ensure effective communication with relatives and other healthcare professionals. Ensure confidentiality regarding all aspects of care and management of the home is maintained. Assessing and responding to clinical risk, and having a good understanding of the regulatory framework. Skills and Experience Understand care planning processes and have experience of writing care plans. Experience of working with residents with various health needs. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Ability to lead, coach and develop staff. A proven ability to work as part of a team. Self-motivated and flexible. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to contribute to, monitor and implement changes that improvement service delivery and outcomes for residents. Qualifications Registered Nurse (RGN/RN) Job Role 35 hours per week Flexibility to work shifts including mornings, afternoons and weekends with occasional night cover Company Information Healthcare Homes provides care and support appropriate to the needs of each individual, in a friendly, warm and supportive atmosphere. We are a provider of care homes and homecare, exclusively in East Anglia, offering a uniquely different choice. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Healthcare Homes is an equal opportunities employer and regulated by CQC.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:27:51 +0000
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