RGN NURSE

Job Description:

Nurse Duties

• Provide care to patients and residents based on their care plan outlined by their doctor
• Accurately monitor and record observations on patients' conditions
• Maintain accurate records of residents care, financial procedures, and medication administration
• Identify care planning needs
• Carry out risk assessment
• Record patients' vital signs and medical information
• Reevaluate patient care plan as conditions change
• Consult and coordinate with other healthcare team members
• Direct or supervise less experienced nursing staff
• Monitor patients' diet and exercise
• Prepare patients and assist with treatments, surgery, or exams as needed
• Manage stocks of supplies
• Ensure storage and disposal of medication is carried out according to policy
• Participate in clinical improvements and offer ideas on clinical and non-clinical policies
• Assist with the investigation of complaints by patients or family members
• Maintain continuing education and licensing requirements
• Report any issues that arose during each shift

Nurse Care Home Duties

• Assume responsibility on each shift for the nursing care of allocated residents;
• Ensure a high standard in care for the elderly is maintained at all times;
• Lead the Health Care Assistant in providing high quality direct and indirect care;
• Build strong relationships with residents to encourage trust, and understand their needs;
• Evaluate resident care needs and in-conjunction with our multi-disciplinary team implement and evaluate individualised care plans that meet the residents needs;
• Form part of a dynamic environment where teamwork and  personal development are encouraged;
• Ensure all documentation relating to residents is accurately maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements;

• assessing and planning nursing care requirements;
• organising workloads;
• visiting patients at home;
• building relationships with, reassuring, and listening to and talking to patients;
• combating stigma and helping patients and their families manage it;
• administering medication;
• agreeing and reviewing care plans and monitoring progress;
• giving advice and arranging support for patients, relatives and carers;
• liaising with doctors, social workers and other professionals;
• assessing treatment success at case conferences and meetings;
• writing and updating patient records;
• encouraging patients to take part in therapeutic activities such as art and role play.