Job overview
We have all been touched by dementia at some point in our lives. Here on Dune Ward, we go above and beyond to support those living with dementia. We work with service users and carers during a period of time when they need compassion, understanding and support.
In addition to supporting our service users, Dune Ward is passionate about the health and wellbeing of their staff and promoting a good work/life balance. Local clinical supervision is offered, and flexible working will be considered on request.
If you are passionate about dementia care and want to rediscover your passion for nursing, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. If you would like any additional information, or if you would like to visit the ward, then please contact the ward manager, Megan Williams, on 01934 836522.
Main duties of the job
1. You will be a registered nurse who is innovative, dynamic, and enthusiastic with a passion for working with service users, relatives, and other professionals to deliver the highest quality of care and continually working to improve the standards of care offered.
2. You will coordinate shifts and delegate jobs to staff appropriately.
3. You will carry out medication rounds in line with trust policy.
4. You will work with service users on a team and a 1-1 level to make them feel safe and comfortable during their admission.
5. You will be supported to gain expertise in Dementia Care through training and development.
6. Dune Ward also offers a unique learning opportunity through its rolling training programme, involving bespoke and targeted learning every week all year round for the whole team. This covers topics in relation to physical health care, mental health care, older adult, dementia care, and inpatient nursing skills.
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