Registered Nurse

Hours: 1 20 hours per week (evenings 5pm & 10pm) and weekends (7am & 10pm)
Hours: 2 19 hours per week (2 nights)
Duration: Permanent and On-Going requirement

Our client's in Preston, Lancashire are recruiting for an Registered Nurse - To take responsibility for the highest standards of health care practice for the young person in their own home in conjunction with the local Primary Care Trust and parents/carers.

Qualification – Essential
A-levels or equivalent qualifications at level 3, plus supporting GCSEs including English, maths and a science
Degree in Nursing
Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Skills, Abilities & Experience – Essential
Proven and recent experience of provide nursing care to contribute to a dedicated service
Recent experience of ensuring high standards of health and social care practice, are carried out induction and training
Recent and proven knowledge of administer medication and be familiar with personal health needs including: tracheotomy, epilepsy, gastrostomy, suction and nebuliser for individual clients
Must be willing to undertake specialist training to ensure current health care plans are implemented
Recent experience of contribute to regular health care assessments to ensure a high quality of care.
Proven experience of Implement and evaluate care programmes
Experience of carrying out regular risk assessments to minimise risks to beneficiaries
Proven ability to promote and maintain good working relationships with family, other care professionals and education services to co-ordinate and implement person centred plans
Must have experience of contributing to service reviews and evaluate the effectiveness of the service
Proven ability of maintaining up to date records to monitor and record the service seeking feedback
Willingness to participate in staff meetings, training programmes for both the service and the Agency
Registered Enhanced/Standard DBS Disclosure within the last 12 months
Understanding and commitment to the Equal Opportunities policy
Must be able to provide references covering the last 5 years
Diamond Blaque is an Equal Opportunities employer
Diamond Blaque is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy