Sister / Charge Nurse (Nights)
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact Suzanne Timperley (Deputy Manager) or Craig Priestley (Registered Manager) on 01204 882976 (Option 1).
Gorsey Clough Nursing Home is looking for a compassionate and experienced Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dedicated night team.
We provide high-quality, person centred nursing and dementia care for older people in a warm and supportive environment. We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and recipients of the Dementia Care Award for Dementia Friendly Environment, recognising our commitment to delivering exceptional dementia care.
Our recently refurbished home features a modern dementia-friendly environment and the latest technology, including Electronic Care Planning and eMAR systems, supporting safe and effective care. We also pride ourselves on maintaining high staffing levels, ensuring our nurses have the time and support to deliver outstanding, person-centred care while working in a positive and well-supported environment.
The Role
As Sister/Charge Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership throughout the night, working alongside the Registered Manager and Care Services Manager to ensure the highest standards of resident care. You will lead the night team, oversee clinical practice, and support the safe and effective running of the home.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing and care teams.
- Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care, including assessment, care planning and evaluation.
- Safely administer and manage medications in line with NMC and CQC standards.
- Supervise, mentor and support colleagues.
- Complete clinical procedures including observations, wound care, PEG care and other competencies appropriate to your training.
- Develop and review care plans and risk assessments.
- Promote residents' dignity, independence, wellbeing and safety.
- Liaise effectively with residents, relatives, GPs and the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and respond appropriately to changing care needs.
- Coordinate hospital admissions, discharges and emergency situations as required.
- In the absence of the Registered Manager or Care Services Manager, oversee the safe and effective running of the home during the night.
About You
- Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration.
- Excellent clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
- Experience in elderly care, nursing homes or dementia care is desirable.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- A compassionate, person-centred approach with a passion for delivering exceptional care.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Free uniform.
- Funded DBS check.
- Meals and refreshments during shifts.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Free on-site parking.
- Pension scheme.
- Fully funded mandatory training and ongoing professional development.
- Opportunity to work within an Outstanding CQC-rated, Dementia Care Award-winning nursing home with excellent staffing levels and a supportive leadership team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
For more information about Gorsey Clough Nursing Home, visit www.gorseyclough.co.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £21.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
