COME AND JOIN US IN EDINBURGH - WE CARE, THE WAY YOU CARE

Randolph Hill are searching for an outstanding Staff Nurse to join us at our Ashley Court Nursing Home in Morningside, Edinburgh. This is a permanent post and will be working on night shift.
Our home has been one of the top performing homes in Edinburgh for a long time with a stable staff and management team and consistently strong inspection grades. We offer an exceptional environment in which to develop and grow your nursing career.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ideally minimum 12 months post graduate experience, gained within any care of the elderly setting, whether this be nursing home, hospital or community based. However, we are also happy to hear from newly qualified Nurses
• Experience of working with elderly people with dementia delivering clinical support in this area
• Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team
• Ability to provide advice and guidance to internal staff, residents and their relatives in a sensitive manner
• The ability to problem solve and manage a diverse range of situations effectively within a nursing home setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills especially report writing, and care planning
• Being able to deal with a variety of complex issues and respond appropriately

JOB PURPOSE

To provide professional clinical nursing to all residents whilst delivering strong leadership, abiding by the NMC’s code of professional conduct and supporting the Home Manager in the daily running of the Nursing Home.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To promote the highest standards of Nursing care within the home
• To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors
• To supervise and support junior staff where appropriate through effective leadership
• In the absence of the Home Manager to delegate daily workload, ensuring efficient and cost effective use of manpower
• To set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
• To maintain correctly written records and individual care plans as required by the company and statutory bodies