ID - 1698
Position: Senior Nurse
Salary: £21.93 an hour
Shifts Pattern: Fulltime Nights
Location: St Helens WA10
JOB SUMMARY:
The Clinical Lead is responsible for overseeing the nursing unit within a nursing home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to residents. This role involves managing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations, and fostering a safe and supportive environment for both residents and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Management:
- Supervise and support nursing staff, ensuring they are trained, motivated, and performing to the best of their abilities.
- Conduct regular staff meetings, performance reviews, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Manage staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and effective shift patterns.
- Resident Care:
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
- Ensure that all residents receive personalized and high-quality care that meets their physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Regularly assess residents’ health conditions and update care plans accordingly.
- Act as a point of contact for residents and their families, addressing concerns and providing information as needed.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, including CQC standards.
- Conduct regular audits and quality checks to maintain high standards of care and service.
- Implement policies and procedures to improve care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Communication and Coordination:
- Liaise with healthcare professionals, including doctors, therapists, and external agencies, to coordinate comprehensive care for residents.
- Ensure effective communication within the team and with other departments in the nursing home.
- Administrative Duties:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of residents’ health, care plans, and any incidents or changes.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring cost-effective use of supplies and equipment.
- Participate in the recruitment, selection, and induction of new staff members.
- Professional Development:
- Stay current with best practices in nursing and healthcare management through continuous professional development.
- Encourage and facilitate the professional growth of nursing staff.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Education: Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
- Experience: Significant experience in a nursing role, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
- Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in healthcare management and administrative tasks.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and make critical decisions.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £21.93 per hour
Expected hours: 21.93 per week
Application question(s):
- When are you available for an interview?
- Do you have NMC Pin?
- How soon can you join us?
- Do you need a Sponsorship for Fulltime Job ?
- Do you have experience working as a Senior Nurse within a Nursing Home?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 169