Bank Night Nurse

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Burnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Burnham is seeking a Relief Registered Night Nurse to provide leadership and oversee care in the home during night shifts. Applicants should be qualified nurses with a current NMC registration and possess strong clinical skills. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £24.42 per hour, flexible working patterns, and professional development opportunities. Join our team to make a real difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN

Company pension and free uniform

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme (up to £1000)

Blue Light Card and discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse, currently registered with NMC.
• Post-registration experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Comfortable taking charge in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time leadership as the senior person on site.
• Lead a team of carers with clinical responsibility.
• Liaise effectively with GPs, hospitals and external agencies.

Skills

Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build positive working relationships

Education

Current NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Relief Registered Night Nurse
Location: Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7NL
Pay rate: £24.42 per hour
Contracted hours: Relief

Are you a qualified registered nurse with a current NMC pin? Do you prefer to work nights? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, kindness and compassion will be at the core of everything you do. Our Night Nurses are usually the most senior person on site during night shifts and will take charge in the event of any emergencies that arise as well as keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the home in general. Leading a team of carers, you will have a lead clinical responsibility, providing advice and guidance where necessary, and ensuring that high standards of nursing and personal care are met. You will deliver, monitor, and re-evaluate care needs in partnership with each resident, their key carers, family members and the wider team at the home, as well as liaising effectively with GPs, hospitals and external agencies.

The role is incredibly rewarding, and you will regularly be presented with a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. If these shift hours do not suit you, we can also offer hours on a casual basis that give you flexibility and work life balance. Simply let us know what you are looking for when you apply.

About Lent Rise House

Lent Rise House is situated in the heart of Burnham, between Slough and Maidenhead. Our highly experienced team provides nursing care and support, ensuring individuals are listened to, valued and respected. Our Burnham care home has warm and friendly communal areas and facilities, including a sun lounge, bar, quiet room, convenience shop and activity room, providing an inviting place to catch up with friends.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time leadership as the senior person on site, including taking charge in emergencies.
• Lead a team of carers with lead clinical responsibility and guidance on nursing and personal care standards.
• Deliver, monitor, and re-evaluate care needs in partnership with residents, key carers, family members and the wider team.
• Liaise effectively with GPs, hospitals and external agencies.

Benefits

• Great rewards with flexible working patterns and autonomy in decision-making.
• Opportunity to build close relationships with residents in a consultative, case-management role.
• Not-for-profit employer reinvesting in residents, colleagues and homes.
• Competitive salary and training and development opportunities.
• PPE and daily testing to keep colleagues safe.
• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN.
• Company pension and free uniform.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Refer a Friend scheme (up to £1000 for successful referrals).
• Blue Light Card and My Rewards programme with discounts.

About You

• Qualified Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse, currently registered with NMC.
• Post-registration experience with evidence of continuing professional development; comfortable taking charge.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks; experience or willingness to train in medication administration, catheterisation, end of life care, verification of death, syringe drivers, gastrostomy care, venepuncture, diabetic awareness, tissue viability, epilepsy awareness, and management of deterioration (sepsis awareness).
• Positive role model with excellent communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Night Nurse within our care homes, you could be next to join us. Apply and start your career with us today.