Job summary
The States of Guernsey is looking to recruit a Staff Nurse to join St John's Residential Care Home.The role of the Staff Nurse is to co-ordinate the management of the Ward in the absence of another Registered Nurse and will have responsibility for ensuring that best practice is adopted to maintain high standard of care. Assisting service users with all activities of daily living is a core component of this role. Care will be individualised to each service users needs and will be delivered in a dignified and compassionate manner at all time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will co-ordinate the management of the Ward in the absence of another
Registered Nurse and will have responsibility for ensuring that best practice is adopted to
maintain high standard of care. Assisting service users with all activities of daily living is a core
component of this role. Care will be individualised to each service users needs and will be
delivered in a dignified and compassionate manner at all time.
Service users views will be
respected and where possible they will be included in any decisions around their care. Service
user safety is of the highest priority and the post holder will ensure that all States of Guernsey
policies and procedures are always adhered to.
The post holder will be expected to act as a practice assessor/supervisor to more junior
members of staff and may be required to take on additional responsibility within the area of
work to support the Senior Staff within the team.
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry overall responsibility and management of the home as delegated by the Operations and Home Manager.
To evaluate and implement care after due consultation with all professional colleagues.
To provide and maintain a warm, caring and safe home environment for residents, which is conducive to the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of the residents as outlined in the philosophy of the Home.
To assist new starters in post along with assisting and monitoring their induction training.
CLINICAL
To assist with the implementation, assessment and evaluation of care for all residents as part of the Professional team.
To liaise with all other members of the multi-disciplinary team, i.e. General Practitioners, Social Workers, hospital staff, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, within the agreed guidelines of the Home.
To actively promote and deliver evidence based best practice
To ensure accurate records are maintain in relation to the care of the residents.
To ensure that correct procedures are followed regarding the ordering, administration and storage of medications in line with Health and Social Care policies and procedures.
To encourage a stimulating environment for residents within the Home.
To encourage bedrooms to be personalised with furniture, photographs and ornaments, if desired by the resident.
To assist with the implementation of agreed nursing care plans. Monitor their effectiveness and assist with their review.
Ensure that relatives, friends and other visitors are welcomed to the home, encouraging close contact between residents, their relatives and friends.
To actively encourage activities, visits to and from the home, reality orientation, reminiscence and other therapy for the residents.
To take all reasonable steps to safeguard the health and well-being of the residents, as well as that of other members of staff and the public by following health, safety and fire procedures.
To respect confidentiality of the residents and the home life at all time
To act in accordance with the NMC (2015) Code of Professional Conduct.
To respond independently to any emergencies that arise, referring on where appropriate.
To follow appropriate moving and handling techniques in the work area whilst maintaining health, safety and security of others.
To abide by all States of Guernsey policies & procedures along with the Staff Handbook.
Comply with the principals contained in the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2001 concerning improper disclosure, misuse or breach of confidentiality in respect of information held on computer systems or otherwise.
Follow the department COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) policies and procedures.
To be familiar with the testing of the fire alarm and fire evacuation procedure and be able to implement the procedure when necessary.
Adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and best practice as specified.
To complete all mandatory training required for the role.
To attend Staff and other meetings as requested.
To undertake any other duties as and when required.
ADMINISTRATION
Exercise leadership by personal example and maintain high moral, presenting at all times a manner which reflects high professional standards.
To supervise and monitor the work performance of the members of care staff, giving support counselling, advice and guidance as required.
To attend meetings with Care Staff.
To deal with and where appropriate, refer to the Operations and Home Manager all incidents, accidents, complaints and grievances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Be able to work in a confident and calm manner but seek guidance when appropriate.
- To have a good understanding of the English language both verbal and written.
- Have clear concise communication skills.
- Able to work under pressure and deal with challenging situations calmly.
- Able to lead and assist in the development of more junior members of staff.
- Caring and empathetic.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Understanding and ability to apply evidence based care.
- Evidence of self and professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
States of Guernsey
Address
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU