Charge Nurse: Lead Care & Quality in Elderly Home

NHS Jobs; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is hiring a warm and dedicated Registered Nurse for Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. You will act as person in charge when required and ensure high standards of resident care, including medication administration and care planning.

You must hold a First Level qualification with current NMC registration and have at least two years' experience, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.

Qualifications

• Holds a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrates a minimum 2 years experience and up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification.
• Displays good interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advising families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition and keeping them informed and involved in decisions for ongoing care.
• Supervision and deployment of staff within the care team to ensure duties are completed and residents receive required care.
• Providing high standards of care through accurate assessment and planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Instruct and demonstrate care

Education

First Level qualification

NMC Registration

Job description

Avery Healthcare is hiring a warm and dedicated Registered Nurse for Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. You will act as person in charge when required and ensure high standards of resident care, including medication administration and care planning.

You must hold a First Level qualification with current NMC registration and have at least two years' experience, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.