Staff Nurse

Job location: Newtownards

Salary: £28,743 to £31,746 per annum.

Hours: 33

Worktime: Day/night shift, times to be confirmed.

Closing date: 28/01/2022

Employer: Scrabo Isles Nursing Home

Business: Nursing Home

Address: 61 Manse Road

Newtownards

Postcode: BT23 4TP

Telephone: 028 91812231

Email: nursemanager@scraboisles-pnh.co.uk

Job Duties: Monitors patient progress, administers drugs and medicines, applies surgical dressings, and gives other forms of treatment. Maintain an awareness of all residents' needs, providing counselling, advice and practical assistance as appropriate. Supervise serving of meals and monitor dietary and hydration requirements. Monitor personal care requirements and presentation of residents. Monitor daily reports by care staff and take appropriate action where required.Monitor monthly weight recording. Review and amend care plans and update risk assessments. Check daily reports for each resident and add Staff Nurse Input if applicable. Reviews and requests prescriptions. Checks drug storage and audit. Early detection of signs and symptoms of illness and prompt referral to GP or other healthcare professionals. Works with other healthcare professionals and manages own case load.

Qualifications / Experience: Successful candidates must be RGN (Registered General Nurse) qualified and have a live registration on NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) register.Previous Nursing experience is desirable however newly qualified registrants may be considered.

Application Method: To request an application form, e-mail the Nurse Manager on nursemanager@scraboisles-pnh.co.uk or contact the home on 02891812231.

Employer ref: SN-FT

Other Information: Location: Newtownards, Manse Road.Scrabo Isles Nursing Home (Tona Enterprises Ltd) is an A-rated organisation licensed to sponsor Skilled Workers (formerly Tier 2) who wish to work in Northern Ireland.