Charge Nurse
Posted 16 hours 43 minutes ago by Dolphin Homes Ltd
£26 Hourly
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Hampshire, North Baddesley, United Kingdom, SO52 9LP
Job Description
Job Introduction
Registered Charge Nurse
Job Summary
As a Charge Nurse, you will provide clinical oversight for the nursing home, ensuring safe, high-quality care for supported people with ABI and complex needs. This includes developing and monitoring support plans, conducting risk assessments, supporting clinical decision-making, and leading the nursing team. You will act as a role model, providing mentorship, guidance, and leadership during shifts.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Oversight
Develop, review, and update support plans and risk assessments tailored to each persons needs.
Oversee and guide clinical decision-making, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulations.
Monitor supported peoples health status, responding promptly to changes and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams.
Leadership and Shift Management
Lead and manage nursing staff during shifts, ensuring proper delegation and effective teamwork.
Ensure staff are supported to deliver compassionate, person-centred care.
Conduct daily handovers to ensure continuity and accuracy of care information.
Staff Development and Compliance
Provide mentorship, training, and support to nursing and care staff, fostering professional growth.
Ensure all team members comply with care standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Promote a culture of safety, dignity, and respect for support people and staff.
Support the service with training and carrying out competencies where required.
Supported Person and Family Support
Build positive relationships with supported people and their families, ensuring open communication.
Advocate for supported people, supporting their independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Administrative Duties
Maintain accurate documentation of care, incidents, and updates in supported peoples records.
Have oversight of the quality of support plans and risk assessments, ensuring they are consistent and accurate
Ensure named nurses are maintaining records and support plans to a high standard.
Ensure Mental Capacity Assessments, consent, decision making are properly carried out.
Ensure all clinical incidents are followed up with and investigated as required with outcomes and lessons learned logged and shared.
Participate in audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
Assist with staffing schedules, recruitment, and appraisals as required.
Work Hours
Schedule: Shifts, including weekends. Includes a mix of direct nursing and administrative shifts.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
Registered Nurse (RN) with active PIN.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a clinical setting, with prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of ABI and complex care needs.
Exceptional and proven leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
Preferred:
Experience in a nursing home or long-term care setting.
Additional certifications related to ABI, mental health, or complex care.#
Registered Charge Nurse
Job Summary
As a Charge Nurse, you will provide clinical oversight for the nursing home, ensuring safe, high-quality care for supported people with ABI and complex needs. This includes developing and monitoring support plans, conducting risk assessments, supporting clinical decision-making, and leading the nursing team. You will act as a role model, providing mentorship, guidance, and leadership during shifts.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Oversight
Develop, review, and update support plans and risk assessments tailored to each persons needs.
Oversee and guide clinical decision-making, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulations.
Monitor supported peoples health status, responding promptly to changes and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams.
Leadership and Shift Management
Lead and manage nursing staff during shifts, ensuring proper delegation and effective teamwork.
Ensure staff are supported to deliver compassionate, person-centred care.
Conduct daily handovers to ensure continuity and accuracy of care information.
Staff Development and Compliance
Provide mentorship, training, and support to nursing and care staff, fostering professional growth.
Ensure all team members comply with care standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Promote a culture of safety, dignity, and respect for support people and staff.
Support the service with training and carrying out competencies where required.
Supported Person and Family Support
Build positive relationships with supported people and their families, ensuring open communication.
Advocate for supported people, supporting their independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Administrative Duties
Maintain accurate documentation of care, incidents, and updates in supported peoples records.
Have oversight of the quality of support plans and risk assessments, ensuring they are consistent and accurate
Ensure named nurses are maintaining records and support plans to a high standard.
Ensure Mental Capacity Assessments, consent, decision making are properly carried out.
Ensure all clinical incidents are followed up with and investigated as required with outcomes and lessons learned logged and shared.
Participate in audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
Assist with staffing schedules, recruitment, and appraisals as required.
Work Hours
Schedule: Shifts, including weekends. Includes a mix of direct nursing and administrative shifts.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
Registered Nurse (RN) with active PIN.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a clinical setting, with prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of ABI and complex care needs.
Exceptional and proven leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
Preferred:
Experience in a nursing home or long-term care setting.
Additional certifications related to ABI, mental health, or complex care.#