RMN Unit Manager

Job Purpose: To support the Home Manager with the day to day running of the care home with overall responsibility of the home and meeting its statement of purpose in the absence of a Manager. To work with the Home Manager to regularly monitor all areas of the Home to ensure at all times the highest achievable standards of care are delivered to the client whilst working within the defined company policies and procedures. Ensure all nursing and care practices are evidence based and reflect current trends. Provide a role model for all other trained nurses working within the Home. Create an open, positive and inclusive atmosphere. Demonstrate strong positive ideas about professional practice and development and promote the rights of the service users (particularly privacy, dignity, independence, choice and self fulfilment) whilst adhering to National Minimum Standards, and all relevant legislative requirements. Liaise closely with and build a sound professional working relationship with all other professionals e.g. Doctors, Social workers, Registration and Inspection Officers etc. who visit the Home. Job Summary: As job description for Registered Nurse but to also include the following: ? To motivate all staff within the Home ? To take part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all care delivered to the clients. ? Assist as requested in all Hallmark Healthcare care home audits. ? To assist the Home Manager with the selection of staff for employment within the Home. ? To continuously seek out ways of developing the service provided to the clients. ? To maintain excellent lines of communication with all outside agencies, including service purchasers. ? Manage resources effectively and efficiently. ? To manage staff by ensuring completion and adherenceto staffing rotas. ? To monitor all clinical standards on an ongoing basis, and ensure corrective action is immediately taken to resolve any care deficits identified ? To maintain clinical involvement. ? To work with the Home Manager to ensure all training is up to date and ongoing for all staff members.