Bank Nurse at Mill River Lodge

The Mill; Horsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Horsham is looking for a Bank Nurse to join their team. This role involves assessing patients, administering medication, and providing emotional support in a highly regarded care home. The ideal candidate will be an NMC registered nurse with experience in elderly care, especially with conditions like Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Interest in professional development is essential. This position offers flexible hours based on needs, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse.
• Experience caring for patients with dementia.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health and develop care plans.
• Administer medication and monitor responses.
• Provide emotional support to service users.

Skills

NMC registration

Elderly care experience

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Professional development

Job description

Overview

Bank Nurse at Mill River Lodge - £23.50 per Hour. Contract: Bank - Zero hours. Working Hours: As/when needed - 12hr shifts (07:45-20:15 or 20:00-08:00). Shaw healthcare is looking for a Nurse to join the team in Mill River Lodge, Horsham. You will join a team that is fully committed to making a difference to the lives of those who we provide care for. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care to our service users and to provide the same standard of care that we would expect our own family members to receive. You will be using the latest care technology that will enable you to spend more time with the service users that you care for. Mill River Lodge has an excellent reputation as highly valued provider of care. The needs of our service users are at the centre of all we do every single day.

About the service

Mill River Lodge care home is situated in the picturesque West Sussex town of Horsham and is close to the town centre with all its shops and amenities. The superb purpose built care home provides 70 spacious en-suite bedrooms divided equally into 7 separate self-contained wings each with their own lounge and dining areas and team of dedicated professional care staff. The care of the individual is our highest priority. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Care Home Nurse to join our team in providing high-quality care to our elderly service users with conditions such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's or other clinical diagnoses. The successful candidate will work closely with our team of care professionals to ensure that our service users receive the best possible care.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients' health and care needs and developing care plans.
• Administering medication and monitoring service users' responses.
• 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.

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