Registered General Nurse for Ashton Lodge Care Centre, London, NW9 6LE

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Home Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: Home Manager
REPORTS TO: Home Manager
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: RGN
AIMS: To promote and maintain a high standard of nursing care

• Carrying out all clinical nursing practices in accordance with the Care Procedures/Work Instructions documented in the Quality Manual.
• Participating in the teaching and training of other staff members of the nursing team as directed, assessing trainees where required.
• Maintaining all nursing records and keeping the residents Care Plans up to date.
• Communicating with the residents relatives and visitors, documenting and acting on any relevant details, reporting to the Home Manager where applicable.
• Carrying out agreed Procedures for improvement of the nursing services and the reduction of cross infection.
• Adhering to agreed Procedures for the ordering, administration and safe custody of drugs in accordance with the Nursing Home Policy.
• Assisting medical staff to carry out direct medical resident care where appropriate.
• Safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of residents, visitors and staff.
• Obtaining laboratory specimens, which are the responsibility of nursing staff.
• Participating in the reception and discharge of residents in accordance with the Nursing Home Policy.
• Ensuring that adequate support is given to other members of the Nursing Home staff.
• Assisting with the introduction of new Procedures for the improvement of care
• Undertaking the appraisal of other staff where requested by the Home Manager.
• Deputising for the Home Manager when required.
• Covering on-call when required.
• All other duties for the efficient running of the Nursing Home.
• Reporting and recording accurately all accidents and untoward incidents appertaining to residents, visitors and staff.
• Assisting and maintaining professional discipline in the Nursing Home.
• Co-operating with all other staff to promote and maintain a high standard of care, complying with all Quality Systems introduced by the Company.
• Reporting to the Manager all matters that affect the management of the Home.
• Participating in the introduction of new staff to their duties.
• Participating in staff meetings.
• Having a full knowledge of the Fire Procedures, fire escapes and a working knowledge of the fire fighting equipment in your area of work.
• Keeping abreast of the current Nursing Home Procedures and Policies.
• Discussing and promoting innovations that will improve care or economies.
• Keeping abreast with current Policies and Procedures involving care.
• Keeping up to date with all national nursing information by reading professional journals and literature.

Full Time, 36 hours, Day Shift/Night Shift , Pay rate up to £22.50 per hour.