Staff Nurse

Location Chester
Job type Permanent
Salary £28500.00 - £38000.00 per annum
Reference HQ00108482_1594393051

Sanctuary Health has a permanent job vacancy for an experienced and dedicated Staff Nurse (RGN/RMN) to work in Chester. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of nursing and be registered with the NMC.

The salary for this permanent Senior Staff Nurse role is £28,500 - £38,000 per annum, 36 or 48 hours salary depends on hours.

Duties of the Staff Nurse:

  • To lead the nursing care team during any allotted span of duty, ensuring that the nursing and personal care of the residents is maintained on a daily basis according to individual needs and capabilities.

  • To actively promote and encourage as much personal independence and choice as possible in the activities of daily living undertaken by the residents within the Home.

  • To act as the Organisations representative on site, promoting the Organisations image and ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations regarding nursing homes.

  • To ensure that the care, welfare and safety of all residents in the nursing home is of the highest possible standard, taking full responsibility for adherence to statutory regulations.

  • To promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships between staff/residents and staff/relatives.

  • To be responsible for the admission of any new residents to the Home for the purpose of assessment/evaluation, and establishment of a good mutual relationship.

  • To be responsible for a physical/psychological assessment of new residents on admission to Homes.

  • To institute individualised nursing care plans according to the nursing process.

  • To institute individual therapy plans, in consultation with other health professionals as appropriate.

  • To update existing nursing care plans for every resident according to changes in the status of the resident on a daily basis.

  • To be aware of psychological change in residents and report such to the Clinical Lead or Deputy Manager.

Requirements of the Staff Nurse:

  • NMC Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN)

  • A degree or equivalent within nursing

  • UK Nursing experience

  • Experience of working with older people

  • Knowledge and use of clinical assessment tools e.g. Waterlow,

Apply today:

This Staff Nurse role is advertised by Marlon Sorhaindo; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.