Client is a leading provider of nursing care to people living with complex neurological conditions.
FULL TIME: 49 HOURS ( Inc Handover)
Duties
* To provide high quality, evidence-based nursing care to Residents admitted to the Home.
* To deliver high quality, evidence-based and Resident focused clinical care.
* To work effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
* To uphold a duty of care and clinical governance.
* To maintain own and others’ knowledge of clinical excellence.
* To maintain knowledge and competencies in tracheostomy and ventilator care and management, and to be able to clinically manage red flag and other concerns, and to know when to appropriately escalate care to external healthcare professionals.
* To develop and maintain a professional ‘link’-nurse function, for example, infection control, tissue viability, PEG Management, Continence, as agreed with the Sister /Charge Nurse and based on the needs of the service.
* Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to Residents.
* Ensuring good standards of care for the Resident are maintained at all times.
* Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
* Involving and supporting Residents, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.
* Promoting well-being and involving Residents and relatives in health education.
* Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
* Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times.
* Seeking advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate.
* Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure Resident’s needs are met.
* Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate.
* Providing support and advice to staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.
* Keeping the Sister/ Charge Nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.
Full JD will be available upon screening calls