*ABOUT US:*
*Bridge of Weir* Care Home is looking to recruit a Staff Nurse for Nights on a permanent basis with contracts for up to 44 hours.
Our contemporary and cutting-edge care home is based in Bridge of Weir. We are proud to offer the following: Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care and End of Life Care.
*WHAT WE OFFER:*
· Competitive rate of pay £23.36
· 28 days holiday Allowance
· Guidance & Development
· *Paid PVG* Check
· Career progression
· Paid Disclosure and NMC Pin
· Refer a Friend Scheme
· Free on-site Parking
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *
· To provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for residents’ safety and dignity.
· To liaise with GPs and other health professionals to ensure that residents receive the medical and clinical support they require.
· To support all care staff in the completion of induction programs, training and competency assessment.
· Take accountability for the safe and proper management, administration, and documentation of medications, including controlled drugs and oxygen, adhering to NMC requirements and Company Policies and Procedures.
· To act within your own skills and competence in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
· Ensure the ongoing safety of residents, staff and visitors through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes.
· To ensure that areas of identified risk are appropriately monitored, and outcomes recorded and acted upon e.g. fluid and nutrition charts, turning regimes, blood glucose monitoring.
· To ensure that clinical equipment is maintained in a safe, clean and fully functional state. Report any equipment failures or damage to the Home Manager.
· To maintain standards of infection control within the home and to assist residents to maintain their own infection control needs.
· To provide information to residents and relatives in relation to care delivery, being mindful of data protection and Caldicott requirements.
· To intervene immediately in situations where there is significant risk to residents.
· To maintain residents’ confidentiality being mindful of Caldicott Requirements and following the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
*ABOUT YOU:*
· You are be an RN or RMN, with experience in a care home setting caring for older people.
· You will have a kind and caring approach with a passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care and support for the residents.
· You have excellent communication skills and have a desire to work in a participatory manner with residents and relatives to enable them to achieve desired outcomes and goals.
· You will have experience and passion in supporting and developing less experienced staff members to ensure the delivery of exceptional care and support.
· You work well within the team, leading, motivating and supporting co-workers, acting as a role model in delivering care upon best practice.
· You will have the right to work within the UK.
*All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG)*
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23.36 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Application question(s):
* Do you have a valid NMC pin?
* How many years experience do you have as a Staff Nurse?
* How many years experience do you have in care homes?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/12/2021