Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse/ Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our healthcare team in a supported living setting. Support a young lady who has a learning disability and complex needs within her home and the community. You will contribute to the development of her self-confidence and social skills, exploring positive opportunities to access community life. As a member of the Supported Living Team, you will develop appropriate programmes to meet the plans of people who use our service.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, ensuring the well-being of patients, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver effective treatment plans. As a Registered Nurse/ Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse, you will play a crucial role in patient recovery and health maintenance.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as required by your role and the overall objectives of the Organisation.
Duties
* Assess and monitor patients' health status, including vital signs and symptoms.
* Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
* Ensure that services offered enable people to enjoy a high quality of life in their own home and community.
* Promote self-esteem and communication skills to develop friendships/relationships and opportunities to access a variety of life experiences.
* Ensure full involvement of the person and her family in making decisions about their own lives and contribute actively to the maintenance of health and wellbeing through the delivery of appropriate programmes of care and support.
* Maintain and promote a positive environment by developing professional working relationships within the service, family, carers, and professionals contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to people with learning disabilities.
* Work closely with family and other professionals.
* Promote positive practice of Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Mental Capacity within the workplace.
* Develop and implement nursing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
* Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care.
* Collaborate with doctors, specialists, and other healthcare staff to coordinate patient care.
* Document all patient interactions, assessments, and care plans accurately in medical records.
* Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
* Participate in continuous professional development to stay updated on best practices in nursing.
Skills
* Strong knowledge of patient care principles and practices.
* Adhere at all times to the NMC code of professional conduct.
* Experience in medication administration with attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and colleagues.
* Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a calm demeanour.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Empathy and compassion towards patients' needs and concerns.
* Maintain health, safety, and security within legislative requirements and in adherence to identified standards and local policy.
* Experience in PEG feeding.
* Ventilator experience.
* Tracheostomy experience.
* Epilepsy management experience.
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding position as a Registered Nurse/ Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse.
Shift hours
* 07:30 am - 05:00 pm
* 05:00 pm - 10:00 pm
* 10:00 pm - 07:30 am
Pay: £24.00-£28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* NMC (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/11/2024
Reference ID: Preston 0051
Expected start date: 15/11/2024
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