Job Overview
To positively support the Manager in providing leadership to the care staff within Muirton House Nursing Home
To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain that currency of practice
To manage the service in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager, Registered Provider, legislative requirements, relevant regulations, in line with accepted best practice and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time with the Registered Provider
Duties
In collaboration with the Home Manager, you will be required to contribute toward achieving the highest possible standard of care, through direct nursing care and effective supervision of Staff Members.
You will also be required to take management responsibility as directed.
You would be required to work full-time and work alternative weekends.
Providing individual care is one of our core values here at Muirton House.
The home caters for 52 residents and offers Nursing Care and Dementia Nursing on the ground floor and an Enhanced Care Unit (ECU) for people with advanced dementia and a unit for those with additional support needs on the first floor.
To oversee the nursing practice, supervision, and training of staff
To promote best practice and improve the mental & physical wellbeing for the residents
To lead, motivate and mentor your staff team, deliver guidance, training and development opportunities to ensure work practices are safe and conform to standards
Monitor the quality of care offered by staff/team members
Act as a link between nursing staff and home management and respond to questions or complaints from patients or family members.
Support management audits and quality assurance systems.
Provide a second opinion to staff members about a patient’s treatment, and in difficult cases review a patient’s file or take over his care
Carry out regular checks on residents at intervals determined by the Home Manager
Ensure that Residents’ Care Plans are completed and maintained and are in accordance with NMC guidelines & Company policy
Administer prescribed medicines and document them in accordance with the Company’s procedure and NMC guidelines
Ensure the correct ordering, storage and administration of drugs in accordance with client’s requirements
Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Resident within the Care home has an individualised Care Plan & are reviewed as required
Report any ill health amongst Residents and make requests for GP / Professional visits where necessary
Promote best practice internally and externally
Support management with working rotas to ensure the home is fully staffed
Experience
Proven experience working in nursing homes or assisted living facilities with a focus on senior and dementia care.
Demonstrated supervisory or team management experience within healthcare settings.
Extensive background in patient care including medication administration, anatomy knowledge, and medical imaging procedures.
Familiarity with hospice care practices and caring for individuals with disabilities or complex medical needs.
Knowledge of laboratory procedures and laboratory experience relevant to clinical nursing roles is preferred.
Strong case management skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary efforts effectively.
Join our team as a Charge Nurse to lead compassionate caregiving initiatives that make a meaningful difference in residents' lives through expert clinical practice and inspiring leadership!
Pay: £23.50-£35.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Application question(s):
- Be within a 50 mile radius of PH10
Location:
- Blairgowrie PH10 6QU (preferred)
Work Location: In person
