RGN NURSE

Job Description: Registered General Nurse (RGN) at Royal Hampton Ponteland

We are seeking an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our team at Royal Hampton Ponteland. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to our residents, while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

Responsibilities:

Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care for residents.

Ensuring all medical records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards.

Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by a doctor or according to the home's policies.

Providing emotional support to residents and their families.

Recording patients vital signs and medical information.

Monitoring patients, record and reporting symptoms or changes in their conditions to provide the most suitable care and advice.

Performing routine procedures such as administering non-intravenous medications, taking blood pressure measurements and completing patients charts.

Administering medications to patients, monitoring them for potential reactions or side effects and reporting to the physician.

Assisting Surgeons during operations and emergencies.

Creating and maintaining accurate, comprehensive healthcare records and reports of patients.

Working with physicians and other health professionals to create personalised treatment plans for patients.

Training and supervising Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses