Provide care to patients and residents based on their care plan outlined by their doctor
Accurately monitor and record observations on patients' conditions
Maintain accurate records of residents care, financial procedures, and medication administration
Identify care planning needs
Carry out risk assessment
Record patients' vital signs and medical information
Reevaluate patient care plan as conditions change
Consult and coordinate with other healthcare team members
Direct or supervise less experienced nursing staff
Monitor patients' diet and exercise
Prepare patients and assist with treatments, surgery, or exams as needed
Manage stocks of supplies
Ensure storage and disposal of medication is carried out according to policy
Participate in clinical improvements and offer ideas on clinical and non-clinical policies
Assist with the investigation of complaints by patients or family members
Maintain continuing education and licensing requirements
Report any issues that arose during each shift
Nurse Care Home Duties
Assume responsibility on each shift for the nursing care of allocated residents,
Ensure a high standard in care for the elderly is maintained at all times,
Lead the Health Care Assistant in providing high quality direct and indirect care,
Build strong relationships with residents to encourage trust, and understand their needs,
Evaluate resident care needs and in-conjunction with our multi-disciplinary team implement and evaluate individualised care plans that meet the residents needs,
Form part of a dynamic environment where teamwork and personal development are encouraged,
Ensure all documentation relating to residents is accurately maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
assessing and planning nursing care requirements
organising workloads
visiting patients at home
building relationships with, reassuring, and listening to and talking to patients
combating stigma and helping patients and their families manage it
administering medication
agreeing and reviewing care plans and monitoring progress
giving advice and arranging support for patients, relatives and carers
liaising with doctors, social workers and other professionals
assessing treatment success at case conferences and meetings
writing and updating patient records
encouraging patients to take part in therapeutic activities such as art and role play
