Bank Nurse at The Martlets

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Care Home Nurse to join their dedicated team in East Preston. This role involves providing high-quality care to elderly service users, particularly those with conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia. You will assess patients' needs, develop care plans, and administer medication while ensuring compliance with Care Quality Commission standards. The position offers flexible working hours, allowing you to make a significant impact on the lives of those in your care. If you are committed to delivering exceptional care and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care, particularly with dementia patients.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assessing health and care needs, developing care plans.
• Administering medication and monitoring responses.
• Providing emotional support to service users and families.

Skills

Elderly care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independence

Initiative

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

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Shaw healthcare is looking for a Nurse to join the team in The Martlets, East Preston.

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. The Martlets 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:

The Martlets is situated in the West Sussex coastal town of East Preston. The purpose built service provides long stay and respite residential care for older people with physical frailty, and for older people living with dementia.

With 8 separate self contained wings, our residents are provided with their own team of dedicated professional care staff who are committed to placing each individual at the heart of what they do.

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.

Key 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:

• 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

Salary: £22.60 per hour

Working Hours: As and when needed, shift times are 07:45-20:15 or 20:00-08:00