Job Ref: 215736758

Date: 2022-02-04 11:33:34

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Job Title: Nursing Associate

Location: High Wycombe

Salary: £32,354

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

We are a charity providing loving, compassionate care to veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia. We put residents' needs first and provide the very best care and support.

Working as a Nursing Associate in our Home, you will be responsible for providing excellent nursing care to our amazing veterans and their partners.

Working Patterns:

36 hours per week
2-week fixed rotaThe Role:

Support the Registered Nurses, contributing to the ongoing assessment and care planning of our residents.
Monitor the health needs of the residents on a continual basis in partnership with the wider Registered Nurse teamKey Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within own scope of practice
Act as a role model for the team by representing the values and beliefs of the nursing profession and of the Royal Star and GarterCare Delivery

Actively engage with residents, relatives and carers to contribute to care planning
Deliver holistic person-centred care
Safely administer medication in accordance with local and national guidance
Deliver planned interventions following delegation from Registered Nurses
Safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and escalate any concerns as per RSG policy
Work within own sphere of competence at all timesCommunication

Communicate sensitive information effectively and confidentially
Ensure Code of Candour is maintained at all times
Handle information and data in accordance with RSG policy and procedureProfessional

Act as a role model for others, demonstrating a personal integrity in all aspects of practice
Act in accordance with the NMC Code at all times
Maintain active status on the NMC Register, including proactive engagement with the revalidation process.Teamwork and Leadership

To safely lead a shift as and when required
Work effectively within a team to develop service delivery
Share knowledge and skills with all members of the team and support a learning environmentResearch and Development

Apply critical analytical skills in research/audit/service development concepts
Contribute effectively to the audit process, using this to enhance evidence based practice
Pro-actively manage any incidents, accurately record on the Datix system and share any learning noted with the teamEssential Experience:

A Nurse Associate PIN
Proven ability to work to high standards and lead others to do the same
Experience of and genuine desire to work in nursing and care of older people/dementia care
Confident in using IT systems and supporting others to do the sameBenefits:

Over time paid at time-and-a-quarter
Equivalent of 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
Employer Pension Contribution of 7.5% with matching Employee contribution of 5%
Life insurance of 3 x salary (until age 70)
2 months full occupational sick pay, 1 month half pay before statutory sick pay
Access to appropriate professional bodies and payment of membership fees
Learning and Development – fully funded opportunities to support you in your rolePlease click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Qualified Nurse, Registered Nurse, Advanced practice registered nurses, RN, LPN, APRN, Elderly Care, Senior Nurse, Senior Staff Nurse may also be considered for this role

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