Registered Nurse

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1. Delegate appropriately but ensure new service users are orientated into their surroundings and introduced to other service users and staff, and the appropriate documentation is completed on time. 2. Assess the service users physical, psychological and social needs and draw up a care profile taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and background of the service user and involve the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team.
2. Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with the service users needs and within the named nurse system. Ensure the named nurse system is kept up-to-date. 4.
   Continuously evaluate care needs with other members of the nursing team and ensure that care plans and records are up-to-date and accurate. Continually seek to improve the care delivered to service users. 5. Help service users to understand the ageing process and how it affects their health and lifestyle.
   Visit each service user daily to assess their needs and assist service users to maximise their comfort, dignity and independence and create the right environment which supports their physical and mental well-being. 6. Lead a multi-disciplinary shift team, supervising staff in all respects including orientation of new staff, appraisal, training and development of care staff, organising and co-ordinating their duties, guiding, supporting, monitoring and evaluating staff performance. 7.Ensure that documentation relating to the delivery of care is completed accurately, legibly and in accordance with company standards.
   Participate in the formal audit process at the request of the Home Manager. 8. Comply with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times and ensure processes are adhered to for the safe ordering, custody, storing, disposing and administration of all medication. Accept responsibility for the safety of medication in store and on the trolley during dispensing rounds.
3. Manage stocks of all supplies effectively and economically and ensure the timely order of replenishment stocks. 10. Work co-operatively with activities staff to ensure service users spiritual and social needs are met.
4. Proactively develop professional and clinical skills in order to enhance the knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective practice. 12. Contribute to the development of new ideas in nursing and social care in respect of stimulation for service users to improve their quality of life.
5. Participate in continuous process improvements and make recommendations for change with regard to clinical and non-clinical policy. 14. Participate in an on-call rota if assessed to be competent.
6. Assist with the investigation of any complaints. 16. Keep the Home Managers informed of any relevant issues.
7. Maintain detailed an up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act. 18. Phlebotomy ensuring required blood tests are up to date.
8. Ordering and checking in medication

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