We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Nurse to join our team at Lincoln House Care Home, Swanton Morley. This is a key leadership role where you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care while leading and supporting the nursing and care teams.
As a Senior Nurse, you will take charge of shifts, oversee clinical standards, and act as a role model for best practice within the service.
We also welcome applications from nurses who may not yet have the experience required for a senior position, as we have a range of nursing opportunities available within the home and are committed to supporting development and career progression.
Benefits and culture:
· We live by our company values – we are one big family, everything we do is from the heart, caring is our passion, always have fun, nothing is too much.
· A rewarding role
· Variety – no two days are the same!
· Excellent employment benefits
· Ongoing training and development; including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5.
· Long term career opportunities
· Annual Leave 28 days
· No DBS fees.
· Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
· Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
· Refer a friend scheme.
· NMC Annual renewal fee paid for by us (T&C's apply)
· Refer a friend scheme (T&C's apply)
· Training and development
Responsibilities:
· Lead and manage the nursing team on shift
· Deliver and oversee outstanding clinical care to residents
· Ensure effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
· Administer and manage medications safely and in line with guidelines
· Support, supervise and mentor junior nurses and care staff
· Ensure compliance with all clinical, legal and regulatory requirements
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records
· Liaise with GPs, healthcare professionals, residents and families
· Participate in audits and contribute to continuous improvement
· Promote independence, dignity and choice for all residents
Working days/hours:
This is a full time position for days of 36.75 hours per week in week, working alternate weekends. More hours available for sickness and leave cover ad hoc.
Skills Required/Qualifications:
· Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current unrestricted NMC registration.
· Professional, understanding and patient.
· Wound care, Bowel care, Male/ female catheterisation, Palliative care and PEG/ RIG experience, phlebotomy but not essential as training will be provided.
· Good interpersonal skills.
· Care planning development and management.
· Reliable.
· Team player, willing to train and develop colleagues, whilst utilising their skillset for the benefit of our residents.
We see training and development as an instrumental part of the success of each of our care homes. Every Senior Registered General Nurse will receive a full induction on commencement of employment ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and has a good understanding of their role and our high standards and ethos of the business.
NO AGENCIES, PLEASE.
Pay: £22.75-£23.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Can you produce and keep up to date a care plan, based on resident's preferences and abilities?
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- unrestricted NMC PIN (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
