Job title: Registered Nurse (RGN) - Barchester Healthcare

Job description:
Job Title:                    Registered General Nurse (RGN)                         Reports to:                Head of Unit   Purpose of Job:   To provide and supervise the delivery of high quality nursing care to residents in accordance with up-to-date, evidence-based professional practice and company policies.       Main Responsibilities:   1.    Delegate but ensure new residents are orientated into their surroundings and introduced to residents and staff, and the appropriate documentation is completed on time.   2.    Assess the resident’s physical, psychological and social needs and draw up a care profile taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and background of the resident and involve the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team.   3.    Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with the resident’s needs and within the ‘named nurse’ system. Ensure the named nurse system is kept up-to-date.   4.    Continuously evaluate care needs with other members of the nursing team and ensure that care plans and records are up-to-date and accurate. Continually seek to improve the care delivered to residents.   5.    Help residents to understand the ageing process and how if affects their health and lifestyle. Visit each resident daily to assess their needs and assist residents to maximise their comfort, dignity and independence and create the right environment which supports their physical and mental well-being.   6.    Lead a multi-disciplinary shift team, supervising staff in all respects including orientation of new staff, appraisal, training and development of care staff, organising and coordinating their duties, guiding, supporting, monitoring and evaluating staff performance.   7.    Ensure that documentation relating to the delivery of care is completed accurately, legibly and in accordance with company standards. Participate in the formal audit process at the request of the Home Manager.   8.    Comply with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times and ensure processes are adhered to for the safe ordering, custody, storing, disposing and administration of all medication. Accept responsibility for the safety of medication in store and on the trolley during dispensing rounds.   9.    Manage stocks of all supplies effectively and economically and ensure the timely order of replenishment stocks.   10.    Work co-operatively with activities staff to ensure residents spiritual and social needs are met.   11.    Proactively develop professional and clinical skills in order to enhance the  knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective practice.   12.    Contribute to the development of new ideas in nursing and social care in respect of stimulation for residents to improve their quality of life.   13.    Participate in continuous process improvements and make recommendations for change with regard to clinical and non-clinical policy.   14.    Participate in an on-call rota if assessed to be competent.   15.    Assist with the investigation of any complaints.   16.    Keep the Head of Unit informed of any relevant issues.       RMN only, in addition to the above   17.    Maintain detailed and up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act.     Barchester is committed to providing professional, respectful and quality care, whilst maintain

Minimum salary: 15

Maximum salary: 15

Employer Name: Barchester Healthcare Plc

Employer phone number: 01608 645831

Job short description: Nursing associate professionals

Country: United Kingdom

Region: Oxfordshire

Contract duration: Permanent

Contract type: Full time

Source of job offer:
Department for Work and Pensions, Public Employment Services, United Kingdom

How to apply: Other - see free text

Salary currency: GBP

Salary period: Hourly