Responsibilities:

We are looking for candidates who will be able to ensure that nursing care is delivered in accordance with Flowliving Medi-Care Services policies and procedures.

In this role you be required to perform the following:

• Be involved in the setting and maintaining of high standards of nursing care and maintain, review, and improve the quality of care.
• Ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors through compliance with Health and Safety requirements.

Perform drug and Alcohol testing for our clients employers in accordance with RISQS procedures.

• Carry out risk assessments and prepare risk management plans in compliance with the hospital’s risk management procedures in collaboration with medical staff.
• Report accidents and incidents using the appropriate forms in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• Take charge of the nursing service on a regular basis in the absence of the Head Nurse.
• Promote effective treatment of patients through the safe management and administration of medication including stock auditing and ordering, and the administration of medications being used for detoxification purposes.
• Monitor and observe patients who are undergoing detoxification and promptly report any concerns to the doctor on duty.
• Supervise and direct junior staff in accordance with the hospital’s written policies and procedures.
• Ensure a high standard of communication at nursing shift handovers and ensure that comprehensive notes have been made in the nursing Kardex and on the electronic patient data record (KIPU).
• Carry out the nurse’s role in the admission of patients in compliance with the hospital’s admission procedure.
• Carry out the nurse’s role in discharge of patients in compliance with the hospital’s discharge procedures.
• Participate in and contribute to meetings of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure, in relation to the hospital’s confidentiality procedure, that all patient identifiable information is logged securely and cannot be viewed by third parties.
• Ensure that the conduct of staff is always of a high professional standard and report to the Lead Clinical Nurse if there are any concerns.
• Ensure that the care delivered is of a high standard and appropriate to the needs of the patients.
• Participate in the hospital’s supervision arrangements.
• Participate in CPD.
• Participate in the induction of new staff.
• Undertake such other duties as may be deemed necessary from time to time and directed by the Medical Director/Hospital Manager or Head Nurse.
• Health & Safety Officer duties for Castle Craig Hospital

Requirements:

• nursing: 2 years’ experience  (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). (required)
• driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Salary: Competitive

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