Edinburgh healthcare / nursing
Rmns Edinburgh
We are currently seeking a Registered mental nurses for a care home in Edinburgh.
The main duties of the posts are -
- To achieve the highest possible standard of care in a professional manner through direct nursing care.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Report any ill health amongst Clients and make requests for GP /Professional visits where necessary.
- Assess all aspects of Clients care needs, and provide health supervision and direct Nursing Care when required.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Client within the Care Centre has an individualised Plan. Client Care Plans to be reviewed on a bi-annual basis, or more frequently as and when required, in accordance with NMC guidelines & Company policy.
- Administer prescribed medicines and document the same in accordance with the Company’s procedure and NMC guidelines.
- Participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.
- Establish and maintain good communication with Clients, Relatives and with the multidisciplinary team. Provide administrative support when required.
- Ensure the Care Centre is attractively presented, and odour free, at all times, in line with the companies attention to detail philosophy.
Training & Development:
- Supervise and instruct junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Centre, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
- Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Health & Safety:
- Report immediately to the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
- Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Centers Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Requirements:
- 1st Level Registered Mental Nurse
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group
- Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List
Desired:
Team player
Experience / qualification in care for relevant Client category
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