Registered Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

• To work clinically as a nurse in all areas of care and oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of care to address patients complex and changing health care needs. The care team works 7 days a week and there is likely to be a requirement for weekend and night working.
• To provide advice to support staff and patients especially when patients have end of life care needs ensuring all medical and nursing needs are understood and carried out in accordance with Royal Marsden, QCS policy & care plans.
• To liaise with multi-professional teams to improve the way in which nursing and end of life care is provided; negotiating with medical team(s) on an agreed patient care pathway and including ongoing referral to other services as appropriate to ensure a seamless service.
• To work in partnership with service users and act as patients advocate and counsel when informed discussion may lead to choices being made concerning treatment options, quality of life issues or preferred place of death.
• To extend the scope of practice by undertaking additional training and complying with local policies on maintaining competence, e.g. non-medical prescribing, physical assessment, psychological support.

Responsibilities- Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians- Monitor patient vital signs and symptoms- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes- Educate patients and their families on health management- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
• - Possess a degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• - Demonstrated anatomy knowledge and understanding of patient care
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Experience

Essential

• - Demonstrated anatomy knowledge and understanding of patient care
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Desirable

• Previous Nursing Home experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Fonthill House Nursing Home

Address

Cassius Drive

St.Albans

Hertfordshire

AL3 4GD

Employer's website

https://www.fonthillcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)