CLINICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

1. The resident should be visited regularly during the shift by the registered nurse to ensure appropriate nursing care is being delivered in a professional and timely manner by the care team under your supervision.
2. Comply with NICE Guidelines on the Administration of Medication and clinical policy to ensure that the processes are followed to ensure the safe ordering, custody, storing, disposal, recording and administration of all medication.
3. Management of stock levels and replenishment of all appropriate clinical supplies. Ensure there is sufficient equipment specific to the individual resident’s needs. To have an understanding surrounding Health and Safety and risk assessment within the service e.g. handling and disposal of sharps, contaminated equipment, lone worker policy, moving and handling.
4. Maintain and develop continual professional development in line with the NMC Revalidation process and contribute safe and effective clinical practice following Revalidation processes and The Code. The Registered Nurse is expected to improve and contribute to the continuous improvements to keep knowledge, skills and qualifications up to date in clinical and non-clinical areas.
5. Maintain professional communication with the Responsible Person and the senior Management Team within the Care Home. The Nurse must take every opportunity to discuss the quality of care and any clinical concerns that may arise and any issues relating to safeguarding in a timely manner.
6. Support residents to understand the Ageing Process and how it affects their health and lifestyle. Support the resident’s to maximise their independence and create the environment which supports their physical and mental well-being and ensure all residents are treated with dignity and respect.
7. Adhere to All Wales Safeguarding policy and the reporting procedures. Contribute to any safeguarding investigations within the care home, following the Duty of Candour requirements.
8. Comply with Accident and Incident reporting policy to maintain the safety of the staff and residents in the care home, following the Duty of Candour Requirements.
9. Support all residents with their individual diagnosis who may require additional psychological or emotional support.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide and supervise the delivery of high quality nursing care to residents and maintain professional and clinical standards.