About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Registered Adult / Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our team.
We are currently in a period of significant change following our recent CQC inspection and subsequent rating of inadequate. We are looking for nurses to join the team and help us to challenge old ways of working and come with us in our journey forward.
Our Nursing Home is one with residents that have nursing and mental health needs, and although at times the role can be challenging it is a rewarding place to work.
Part-time hours starting at 12.25
Main duties of the job
Your main duties will be:
As a Registered Nurse your role will be one of responsibility and accountability.
You will be the nurse in charge when on shift ensuring through good communication and leadership your team provide our residents optimum care.
Carrying out medication rounds using our electronic systems, managing stock, carrying out CD checks and to escalate any medication changes, concerns accordingly to pharmacy teams / home management team.
Wound care and management, venepuncture, stoma care, end of life care, IV medications.
Daily documentation of actions and communications on our e-plan, managing and updating care plans for residents who you will be assigned as named nurse.
To be aware of each service user's needs and knowing when to communicate with outside agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to provide the best outcomes for our residents.
Knowledge of recognising and managing any decline in health physical or mental.
Mandatory training to remain in-date. To attend training sessions required for your role which we support and to continue to develop your skills.
For more information regarding the post or an informal chat please feel free to contact us
About us
We are a family run nursing home providing care for 26 adult residents, who have nursing and mental health needs with challenging behavior's.
Our aim is to provide holistic care in a happy safe environment, giving person centered care, whilst encouraging our residents independence and choices over the care they receive and their daily routines.
We are currently in a period of significant change and are looking for registered nurses who have experience and the confidence to challenge others when something is not right.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse your role will be one of responsibility and accountability.
You will be the nurse in charge when on shift ensuring through good communication and leadership your team provide our residents optimum care.
Carrying out medication rounds using our electronic systems, managing stock, carrying out CD checks and to escalate any medication changes, concerns accordingly to pharmacy teams / home management team.
Wound care and management, venepuncture, stoma care, end of life care, IV medications.
Daily documentation of actions and communications on our e-plan, managing and updating care plans for residents who you will be assigned as named nurse.
To be aware of each service user's needs and knowing when to communicate with outside agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to provide the best outcomes for our residents.
Knowledge of recognising and managing any decline in health physical or mental.
Mandatory training to remain in-date. To attend training sessions required for your role which we support and to continue to develop your skills.
For more information regarding the post or an informal chat please feel free to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse or Registered Mental health nurse with general nursing abilities
Desirable
Wound care Venepuncture Catheter care Stoma Care End of life care Palliative care Experience of Dementia/Mental health care
Experience Essential
Right to work in UK without sponsorship Must have uk Registered Nurse PIN without any restriction to work.
Desirable
Experience of dementia and mental health care. Ability to work as sole nurse on shift and manage shift accordingly. Experience with wound care, palliative care, general nursing, venepuncture.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name St Anselm’s Nursing Home
Address St Clare Road
Walmer
Kent
CT14 7QB
Employer's website https://stanselmsnursinghome.com/ (Opens in a new tab)