Registered Nurse

Job title: Registered Nurse

Reports to: Deputy Manager/Manager

To positively support the Deputy Manager in providing leadership to the care staff within Silverways Nursing Home (Christchurch Housing Society). 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.

Silverways Nursing Home (Christchurch Housing Society), but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Responsibilities and duties of the job

Ensure Service Users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing. Undertake the Care Planning activities for Service Users to meet changing physical, psychological and social needs, taking into consideration privacy, dignity, personal choice and informed consent. Ensure Care Plans are developed in collaboration with Service Users, their family and friends (where appropriate) and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Undertake all aspects of medicine management in line with legal, professional and regulatory requirements. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.

Develop effective working relationships with all employees within Silverways Nursing Home (Christchurch Housing Society). Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users.

Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth. Work within the NMC Code of Conduct. To provide leadership to the care and nursing functions of Silverways Nursing Home (Christchurch Housing Society). To provide nursing care in accordance with current best practice, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager.

Be registered with the NMC and work within the Code of Conduct. To comply with NMC requirements for revalidation every three years: this will require, (among other measures), obtaining practice-based feedback, reflective discussions, written self-reflections on practice, and obtaining confirming evidence of continued adherence to the NMC codes of practice from a health care professional, normally the line manager. Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management.

Person Specification

Specific requirement for qualifications Essential Desirable

Good English – written and verbal Yes

Registered with relevant body, e.g. NMC Yes

Level 1 registered nurse qualification Yes

Maintain PDP attending workshops commensurate with the role to develop Yes and maintain best practice

Supervisory of management qualification Yes

Specific requirement for skills Essential Desirable

Proficient written skills Yes

Maintain all care plans/records in accordance with Silverways Nursing Home (Christchurch Housing Society) Policy Yes

Leadership skills Yes

Demonstrates the ability to lead and manage the care team during each shift, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations. Delegates tasks appropriately, supervises carers, and monitors resident care to maintain high standards of safety and quality.

Communication skills Yes

Supervise and communicate effectively with staff to ensure that shifts run smoothly, making sure all work is carried out in an organised and efficient manner taking into consideration peoples’ preferences. Liaise appropriately with all visitors and callers to Silverways Nursing Home (Christchurch Housing Society). Undertaking and undergoing formal supervision.

Problem solving skills Yes

Registered nurses need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly. Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being. Recognise and report situations where there might be a need for protection. Promote the effective resolution of team conflicts. Ensure there are always adequate staff with the necessary skills on duty. Share in the development of the strategic plans of Silverways Nursing Home (Christchurch Housing Society).

Specific requirement for previous experience Essential Desirable

Previous experience of working in a similar environment Yes

Previous experience of working in similar supervisory roles Yes

Experience of working with service users, in particular, those that may have Yes additional support needs

Oversee the staff rota, ensuring adequate staff on duty with correct skill mix Yes and arranging for additional cover when there is a shortfall due to staff sickness or sudden leave

Value-based personal qualities

Working together Involve Service Users, family, external agencies & colleagues. Speak up when things go wrong.

Understand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people Respect and dignity as individuals and respecting choices. Promoting independence and encouraging appropriate risk taking.

Ensuring no one is discriminated against or excluded. Understand Everybody counts human rights and impact on care delivery. Facilitating people to “speak up” about concerns and acting upon them.

Striving for quality in everything we do, recognising and understanding Commitment to quality what quality in care means for people using the services. Being of care accepting about criticism and focusing on improvement. Being open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledge.

Treating people with kindness. Understanding the importance of Compassion empathy in all areas of employment. Understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service.

Focus on how things could be done better and sharing ideas. Improving lives Understanding of wellbeing and what is important to people using the service. Improving outcomes for people. Ensuring appropriate services are provided for people using the services.

Working together Involve Service Users, family, external agencies & colleagues. Speak up when things go wrong.