Staff Nurse

Purpose:  

Provide a safe, secure, and homely environment for our Residents. Provide a high a standard of care within our Care Homes always ensuring to comply with Hutchinson Care Homes Policies and Procedures.   

Main Duties:  

• 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.