Bank Nurse at Hillside Lodge
Salary: £24.32 per hour
Hours: Bank - Zero hours
Shift Times: As/when needed in the service, 12hr shifts (07:45-20:15 or 20:00-08:00)
Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring Bank Nurse who is ready to make a positive impact at Hillside Lodge, a modern purpose designed 60 bed care home situated in the beautiful West Sussex village of Pulborough. Hillside Lodge offers a range of services to support residents' physical, emotional, and social needs, including 24-hour nursing care.
Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?
Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.
- We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
- We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
- We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
- We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.
Job Responsibilities
- Assessing patients health and care needs and developing care plans
- Administering medication and monitoring services users response
- Providing nursing care, including wound care and palliative care
- Liaising with other healthcare professionals to coordinate personalised care
- Supporting service users with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
- Providing emotional support to service users and their families
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
- Working within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines to ensure high standards of care
- Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
- Participating in the induction and ongoing training of new staff members
Qualifications and Experience:
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Experience working in elderly care, including caring for patients with Alzheimer's and other dementia-related conditions
- Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? Apply now!
