Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team to work Day Shifts. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care and demonstrate proficiency in medication administration and anatomy knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional patient care in accordance with established nursing standards
· To be answerable to the Deputy/Manager/Owner
· To be responsible for running the shift
· To be responsible for overseeing the other staff on shift
· To be responsible for the care of the residents
· To provide physical, emotional and social support for residents and be sensitive to their changing needs eg medical, therapeutic, psychological and spiritual
· To accurately document reports and care plans
· To be available to residents’ family and representatives
· To assist other health professionals who come into the Nursing Home
· To hand over accurate information to the next shift
· To work within the guidelines set down by the General Medical Council
· To show potential clients around the home
· To observe and practise the principles of health and safety within the working environment
· To safely dispense medications
· To work with the policies and procedures of the Home
· To ensure daily notes are recorded on the PCS System
· To promote the values of the home and assist with any process and system changes
· To answer telephone calls
· To maintain confidentiality
Requirements
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Previous experience of working with the elderly preferred
- Previous experience of overseeing junior staff and their shifts
- Previous experience of administration, care plans and evaluations
- Previous experience of liaising with regulatory authorities and other health professionals
Knowledge:
- Registered Nurse qualification essential
- Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
- Basic knowledge of Domiciliary Care
- Knowledge and respect for Confidentiality
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety
- Working knowledge of Personal Rights and Responsibilities
Skills:
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use laptop/tablet for online training and care notes
- Ability to follow company procedures and guidelines without constant supervision
- Ability to share knowledge with senior carers and carers and assist with their training
Behaviour:
- Adaptable to clients’ needs
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing scenarios
- Professional approach to care
- Good personal hygiene
- Empathetic and caring attitude
- Non-judgemental
- Good team player
- Understanding and supportive to colleagues
- Respectful of others wishes
- Positive attitude and approach to change
- Interested in acquiring new skills to develop own career in the care profession
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £22.68-£23.13 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Market Harborough, Leicestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship?
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
