Job summary
We currentlyhave three homes, Fairlie House which is in West Norwood with 45 beds,Highfield House which is located in Purley with 45 beds and finally, WoodstownHouse in Banstead with 40 beds, which opened its doors to its first residentsin April 2021. All three homes have achieved the highest rating from the CareQuality Commission, and we continually strive to maintain our Outstandingrating.
Main duties of the job
Deliveringa high standard of evidence-based care to Residents.
Ensuringgood standards of care for the Resident are maintained at all times.
Adheringto NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
Involvingand supporting Residents, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.
Promotingwell-being and involving Residents and relatives in health education.
Ensuringclear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
Ensuringcontemporaneous record keeping at all times.
Seeking advice from more senior/experiencedmembers of staff where appropriate
About us
The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care, and we were established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies and who require ventilator support.
Our new career pathway means that whatever skills and experience you currently possess, you could fit into our pathway and progress your career with The Fairlie Healthcare Group, gaining specialist competencies and personal development along the way.
We are now looking for more outstanding staff to join us on this exciting journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We aregrowing our training team and are now looking for a Sister Charge Nurse forHighfield House in Purley. The successful candidates must be individuals withthe motivation and drive to improve patient care and demonstrate FairlieHealthcares Core Values in their daily work.
Delivering high quality,evidence-based and patient focused clinical care through:
Deliveringa high standard of evidence-based care to Residents.
Ensuringgood standards of care for the Resident are maintained at all times.
Adheringto NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
Involvingand supporting Residents, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.
Promotingwell-being and involving Residents and relatives in health education.
Ensuringclear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
Ensuringcontemporaneous record keeping at all times.
Seekingadvice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate.
Upholding a duty of careand clinical governance through:
Observinga general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, workcolleagues, visitors and Residents within the Home.
Ensuringthe rules, policies, procedures and standards of the Home together with allrelevant statutory and professional obligations are adhered to at all times.
MaintainingResident confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
Adheringto the Homes policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regardfor each Residents cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age andsexuality.
Strictlyadhering to the Homes Infection Control Protocols, policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
2. Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
3. Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral medication
Desirable
4. Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
5. Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
6. Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral medication
Experience
Essential
7. Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
8. Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
9. Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral medication
10. The ability of managing and prioritising conflicting workloads
11. Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
12. The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and work effectively under pressure
13. Able to manage patients emotional needs and demonstrate empathy and caring
14. Ability to solve and escalate problems and issues aswell as communicating effectively both written and verbal
Desirable
15. Ability of managing and prioritising conflicting workloads
16. Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
17. The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and work effectively under pressure
18. Able to manage patients emotional needs and demonstrate empathy and caring
19. Ability to solve and escalate problems and issues aswell as communicating effectively both written and verbal