Care Home Nurse

Description:

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
For further information please email  or call (phone number removed)