UK nurses looking to move to Dubai : Nurse RESPONSIBLE TO: Matron and Directors Main Aims of the Job:
To be the nurse in charge when on duty
To facilitate a high standard of care through written care plans for the residents as directed by the Matron
To plan, assess, implement and evaluate the care given to the residents
To delegate work to all care staff and monitor the care given in conjunction with senior carers
To contribute to the personal needs of the individual resident and ensure they enjoy a good quality of life by ensuring a friendly caring environment
To ensure that residents retain their dignity, choice, and individuality
To help induct, train and supervise colleagues and junior members of staff in all aspects of their work at the Home
To provide care for the terminally ill resident and perform last offices
To be competent in the specific nursing skills required of your position and training
To be able to work as a team under the supervision of the Matron
To provide and maintain the standard of care to our residents as required by NMC code of professional conduct
Key Responsibilities:
To ensure the highest possible standards of care are maintained through your own efforts and those that have been delegated to care for them on a daily basis
To ensure well organised and efficient care is always given
To ensure that all aspects of their care needs, i.e., physical, emotional, spiritual, and social are met
To keep all records of care given in the resident\xe2\x80\x99s care plan after each shift
To delegate responsibilities clearly, courteously and collaboratively, as required, to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained
To ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved
To ensure that any appropriate resident is commenced on the Liverpool Care Pathway when confirmed by their doctor as per protocol
To work with the Hospice care nurses to ensure that the dying receive the utmost care that we can provide
To develop a relationship of trust and friendship with the residents and their families
To promote independence when possible
To act as a Named Nurse to a group of residents to ensure continuality of care is maintained to the resident and their families.
To review your group of residents care plans on a monthly basis ensuring you have up-dated their care plans when necessary, ensuring that they have been weighed and observations have been checked such as blood pressure. Ensure that all risk assessments have also been updated.
Offer the resident and/or their relatives or relevant person a care plan review on a 3,6, or 12 month basis whichever they prefer
To provide the resident with all their medication as prescribed to them by a medical practitioner
To administer all medications with the utmost care and attention to the named resident, ensuring that it is the correct dose, given at the correct times, by the correct route and signed in the correct location in their MARS chart after the medication has been dispensed
To ensure that any written entries for new drugs that have been prescribed are signed by yourself and countersign by another registered nurse
To ensure that all drug trolleys are kept locked and not left unattended outside the nurses office of locked cupboard in top lounge at any time
To ensure that the controlled drug and homely medication cupboards are kept locked at all times
To ensure that the nurses office is kept locked when unattended by a registered nurse
To carry the Homes\xe2\x80\x99 keys on your person at all times
To ensure that all controlled drugs are treated appropriately and countersigned when a new supply in received, when administering and when disposing of the controlled drug
To dispose of any waste medication appropriately in the correct domes kits/bins provided and penned in the appropriate book
To ensure the correct use of all sharps bins and arrange collection and supply when necessary
To attend to all residents wounds etc as per care plan. If these are not responding to treatment then to seek advice from colleagues, GP or refer to Tissue Viability if necessary.
To participate in residents\xe2\x80\x99 leisure activities and enhance their quality of life when required by encouraging individual hobbies and activities whenever possible
To report any change to the residents health, well-being or behaviour to the appropriate person
To report any accidents/incidents immediately in the appropriate book
Ensure that the call bell system is answered as rapidly as possible, giving assistance if required
To always follow infection control guidance ensuring you have adequate protective clothing such as gloves and aprons when required
To ensure all charts in residents bedrooms are accurately recorded as required i.e. fluid, food and mouth care charts
To ensure all complaints are dealt with promptly and are written in the appropriate book and reported to the Matron and or owner of the Home
To practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents\xe2\x80\x99 personal and financial affairs
In the absence of the Matron or Deputy Matron then you may be required to undertake a preassessment for new resident prior to coming into the home
To contribute to in-house staff training when required
To become a link-nurse in your chosen area (if possible) and attend meetings, up-date yourself as required and feedback any new information to the staff
To take every opportunity to maintain and improve professional knowledge and competencies and to share this with your colleagues.
General
To attend and participate in staff meetings and attend all mandatory training when required
To attend supervision and appraisals ensuring that you have prepared for these when required
To attend any other training when a need has been identified
To assist with domestic duties in the home including cooking cleaning and laundry when the need arises
To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies regarding residents and work in a collaborative way
To answer the door and telephone courteously and respond accordingly
Make visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance when required.
To undertake any enquiries for the home by filling out the appropriate form in a courteous manner
To complete regulation 37 form when necessary
To assist fully with any inspections the Home may have from the Commission for Social Care Inspectorate
To report any faults/defects in the Home to the appropriate person or the Matron
To be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations
To ensure you are familiar with all current policies and procedures and understand your duty to comply and implement them when necessary
Be prepared to undertake any aspects of care or non-caring duties as requested
To ensure that all communal areas are kept clean and tidy
To ensure that residents rooms are adequately heated and/or ventilated and that they have appropriate clothes on for the time of year
To wear uniform always provided with flat sensible shoes
To be always aware of confidentiality especially regarding the use of the walkie talkies
To ensure that staff do not use mobile telephones while on duty
To ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties
Understand your duty to whistle blow if you witness bad practice or harm to a resident within the Home
To always wear an identification badge
To promote and ensure the good reputation of the Home at all times
Health and Safety
To ensure that you work in a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act
To assist in the maintenance of a Safe and Healthy Working environment by understanding and ensuring adherence to the Homes\xe2\x80\x99 Health and Safety Policy and Procedures including Fire
To act as name checker following a fire alarm
To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home
To take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions
To be fully aware and comply with infection control policies and procedures and appropriate hand hygiene technique
Use hand gel on hands that are visibly clean only
To report immediately to the Matron, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another
To report to the Matron and Maintenance man of any faults, damaged furniture, faulty appliances, equipment or any potential hazard
To clean up any spillages that you have made or found as soon as possible or request assistance from the domestic staff if required
Ensure all soiled laundry is placed in the appropriate bags and placed in the bins provided
Ensure all used pads are placed in the appropriate clinical bags and placed in the bins provided. Make sure that you replace the bag when \xc2\xbe full.
The Home has adopted a NO SMOKING policy which applies to all posts within the Home. Smoking may be carried out in a designated area which can be found one the ground floor beside the back steps. The outside door is to be kept closed at all times to prevent the smell of smoke coming back into the Home This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged, and the range of duties required. However, it is not definitive and may be subject to periodic view.
Qualifications, Training and Experience
Level 1 registered nurse with relevant current Pin number
To have a genuine interest in caring for older people
To be prepared to undertake further training if necessary
To have excellent communication skills
To have the ability to work effectively within a team environment at all levels
Salary: AED2,320.69 - AED10,788.46 per month Ability to commute/relocate:
Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Eligibility letter or DHA (Preferred)
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