Registered Nurse in Grimsby

Clinical Care and Nursing Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be required to

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with individual care plans, clinical assessments, and best practice guidelines.
• Assess service users’ physical and mental health needs, identifying deterioration and escalating appropriately.
• Develop, review, and update care plans, risk assessments, and clinical documentation.

• Undertake clinical tasks including (where required)

• Wound care and dressing changes
• PEG feeding care and management
• Pressure area prevention and treatment
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Vital signs and observations
• Ensure service users receive appropriate support for pain management, comfort, and wellbeing.
• Promote dignity, privacy, and respect in all aspects of care.
• Medication Management
• Administer medicines safely and in line with NMC standards and service policy.
• Maintain accurate medication records (MAR charts, controlled drug registers, audits).
• Monitor service users for medication side effects and report concerns promptly.
• Ensure safe storage, ordering, and disposal of medicines.
• Report and document medication errors or near misses in line with policy.
• Leadership and Supervision
• Lead and coordinate the shift, ensuring clinical priorities are managed effectively.
• Supervise, support, and guide Senior Carers, Healthcare Assistants, and support staff.
• Delegate duties appropriately while ensuring staff work within their competence.
• Provide clinical advice and direction to care staff.
• Support the induction and development of new staff and agency workers.
• Documentation and Communication

• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation including

• Daily notes
• Care plans and evaluations
• Clinical charts and monitoring records
• Participate in handovers to ensure effective communication between shifts.
• Communicate effectively with service users, families, GPs, community nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to MDT reviews and referrals as required.
• Safeguarding and Professional Practice
• Promote safeguarding and report any concerns immediately in line with legislation and local policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.
• Work in line with the NMC Code and professional accountability standards.
• Maintain professional boundaries and uphold high standards of conduct.
• Health & Safety Responsibilities
• Ensure infection prevention and control procedures are followed.
• Promote safe practice across the service, including moving and handling and correct use of PPE.
• Report and manage incidents, accidents, safeguarding concerns, and clinical emergencies.
• Participate in audits, quality checks, and risk management processes.
• Ensure emergency procedures are followed (fire safety, first aid response, escalation pathways).
• Professional Standards

The Registered Nurse must

• Maintain a valid NMC registration and revalidation requirements.
• Work within scope of practice and demonstrate accountability for clinical decisions.
• Provide leadership that promotes a safe, respectful, and effective care environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication, professionalism, and compassion at all times.
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