Staff Nurse – Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Job Title: Staff Nurse – Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Location: Brighton

Salary: £33,739.63 per annum

We believe every blind veteran should be able to lead the life they choose. At Blind Veterans UK we’re one transformational team. We provide rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support. Together we can help rebuild lives.

If you like the sound of who we are and what we do, please read on to find out about this opportunity.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a self-motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about developing the skills and knowledge of care staff to deliver and promote person centered care. If you are committed to delivering and maintaining high standards of practice, this could be an ideal opportunity for you.

The Role:

• Carry out all Nursing duties in a professional manner and in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct to ensure safe clinical practice and high standards of quality care are delivered which meet all legislative requirements.
• Follow all Blind Veterans UK policies and procedures and assist in developing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Work as part of a team assessing and formulating individual person-centred care plans, in consultation with members and other beneficiaries, family members and any other relevant agencies to ensure the best possible care is provided to all members and other beneficiaries.
• Supervise Health Care Assistants/Care leads in all aspects of the care they deliver by direct observation, appraisals and supervision providing feedback to ensure consistent high standards of care.
• To lead the shift, Nurse in charge.
• Support and empower all care staff, to enhance knowledge and skills. in all areas of healthcare ie personal care, medications, activities
• Support members and staff, with activities, to enable the member to lead a fulfilled and purposeful life.
• Report any safeguarding concerns, such as neglect of care or improper conduct that could adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of members and other beneficiaries or co-workers to the Safeguarding Lead (Care Manager)
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records and documentation, both paper and using PCS system, to meet statutory requirements.
• Ensure that you are proactive in supervisions and appraisals, and all audits and care plans are updated and completed in a timely fashion.
• Proactively promote a collaborative learning and supportive culture and take an active role leading a group as a ‘Champion’
• Promote internal and external multidisciplinary team (MDT) working to ensure member’s needs are met and be able to delegate tasks as required
• Ensure a professional, information-based handover

• Ensure safe effective infection control procedures are followed at all times
• Be designated Named Nurse for permanent members

The Candidate:

To perform Nursing duties and provide holistic person-centred Nursing care, including overseeing the care provided by Health Care Assistants and Care Leads for members.

To support the Care Department, sharing knowledge, skills and resources.

• sensitivity and understanding
• a desire to help people
• the ability to work well with others
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• customer service skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

• To directly support, supervise and mentor Care Leads, and students when on duty.

Additional information

This Job Description is a guide to the work the job holder is required to undertake and not exhaustive. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of the Contract of Employment.

In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to

Undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management

This position is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks.

This role is based within a CQC registered care home. It is a legal requirement that all employees will need to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated in order to protect our residents. In order to be considered for this role, and as part of our pre-employment checks, you will need to be able to provide appropriate certification confirming that you have received a MHRA or EMA approved COVID-19 vaccine. Please note: Appointment cards are not valid proof of vaccination.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Nurse, centre practice development nurse, development nurse, nurse teacher, nurse trainer, head nurse, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Qualified Nurse, Registered Nurse, Registered General Nurse, RGN, Medical File Evaluation may also be considered for this role.