Registered Care Home Nurse

Purpose of the Role

As a nurse in this large care home, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality nursing care to residents. Working as a member of the nursing team, you will deliver all relevant forms of care in collaboration with other nurse practitioners. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the well-being and health of elderly residents or those with various medical conditions. You will also be involved in regular supervision as part of your role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of an efficient team to ensure the smooth running of the home.

• Accurately assess the needs of residents and identify care priorities.
• Administer medication and treatments within NMC guidelines.
• Report any health concerns among residents and request GP/professional visits when necessary.
• Ensure residents' care plans are completed, maintained, and reviewed regularly.
• Provide health supervision and direct nursing care as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure each resident has an individualized care plan.
• Deliver high standards of nursing and social care based on care plans and residents' needs.
• Conduct regular checks on residents' health, safety, and well-being.

• Support new staff members in all aspects of their work, providing guidance and assistance as needed.

• Mentor new and less experienced staff members, offering relevant training and coaching.

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, including medication administration and wound care.
• Full and current NMC Registration  
• Effective communication skills with residents, families, and the care team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine interest in caring for older adults.
• Flexibility to work day, evening, night shifts, and weekends as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme. Reimbursement of the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
• Payment of full DBS disclosure
• Uniform provided 
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays 
• Paid breaks – we think it’s essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours.
• Annual NMC PIN renewal paid
• £2,000 Welcome bonus

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