Registered Mental Health Nurse

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Overview

Company: Rosewood Manor Location: Market Harborough Job Type: Full Time Hourly Rate / Salary: £17-£18 per hour Working Hours: 42

Benefits

  • Competitive rates of pay,
  • Access to the government pension scheme
  • Career opportunities across our homes
  • Free car parking
  • Great team environment

The Role

Key Responsibilities

  • Act at all times within own competence and knowledge in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements.
  • To deliver high quality care focused on residents individually assessed needs and choices.
  • To ensure the ongoing safety of residents, staff and visitors through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes.
  • To effectively conduct and document care/risk assessments, in addition to developing care plans related to the assessed needs and choices of individual residents.
  • To review the daily delivery of care, including pressure area prevention, nutrition and infection prevention and control procedures. Ensure high standards of care delivery are maintained.
  • To ensure that areas of identified risk are appropriately monitored, and outcomes recorded and acted upon e.g. fluid and nutrition charts, repositioning regimes, blood glucose monitoring.
  • To safely and appropriately ensure the management, administration and recording of medication, including controlled drugs and oxygen, are in accordance with NMC requirements and Acacia Policies and Procedures.
  • Liaise with the General Manager/Clinical Lead and GPs/other health professionals to ensure that residents receive the medical and clinical support they require.
  • Be knowledgeable about Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures and report any untoward events in accordance with Acacia and Local Authority requirements, (ensure requirements are incorporated into practice).
  • Understand the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2008) in relation to consent and best interest decision making.
  • Report all accidents and incidents promptly in accordance with Acacia Policy. Ensure accident/incident reports are written clearly and concisely and that any remedial action or learning is incorporated into care delivery ensure requirements are incorporated into practice.
  • To make certain clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.
  • To provide a high standard of record keeping in accordance with NMC, Health and Social Care Act (2008) and Essential Standards of Quality and Safety (2010) and company requirements.
  • To ensure that comprehensive, individualised care plans are in place which are regularly reviewed and evaluated in accordance with the NMC and Acacia policy.
  • To assist and deal with emergencies and pre-planned treatments of patients.
  • To be responsible for effectively supervising the care team and their rotas.
  • To ensure that all care practices within the home are maintained to the highest levels and that all documentation is in line with current regulatory framework.
  • To administer medication, surgical dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and any other relevant required nursing task.
  • To provide advice on nursing care and disease prevention.
  • To provide advice to families of residents and GP's of any change in conditions which give rise to concern.
  • To develop and maintain positive working relationships with all residents, families, visitors and colleagues.

Relevant facts and figures relating to the job

  • To provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for residents' safety and dignity.
  • Supervise care staff on a day to day basis and through formal supervision processes.
  • Maintain standards of infection control within the home and to assist residents to maintain their own infection control needs.
  • Attend and participate in nurse and staff meetings as arranged by the Home Manager/Clinical Lead.

Key measures

  • Maintain skills and keep up to date with clinical developments and best practice in areas relevant to care delivery in the home and to comply with NMC validation.
  • To undertake training appropriate to the role, as agreed with the Home Manager, and ensure learning is transferred into practice.
  • Participate in continuous professional development to ensure requirements of the NMC.

Person specification

  • To have an active NMC pin.
  • To have prior relevant experience as a Nurse.
  • To have excellent communication skills
  • To have the relevant skills and experience for the role.
  • To have adequate knowledge and understanding of the job role.
  • To be good under pressure and be able to work to deadlines.
  • The ability to work well with others.

Contact Details

Olivia Margetts, HR Administrator / olivia.margetts@acaciacare.co.uk / 07707070036
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