Day Nurse at New Elmcroft

Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Owned

Refer a Friend

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Bank Holiday pay

Free uniform

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd. is seeking a compassionate RGN to join New Elmcroft, a 60-bed care home in Shoreham-by-Sea. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to residents with dementia and other conditions, with flexible 12-hour day shifts and weekend requirements.

You will work within a supportive team, administering medications, coordinating care, and maintaining records in line with CQC standards. The service emphasises person-centred care and staff development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with current practicing status.
• Experience in elderly care including dementia.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients health and care needs and develop care plans.
• Administer medication and monitor responses.
• Provide nursing care including wound and palliative care.
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals for personalised care.
• Support daily living activities and provide emotional support.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to CQC guidelines.
• Contribute to policy development and staff training.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Elderly care experience

CQC knowledge

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Continuous professional development

Job description

Salary: £23.18 - £24.32 per hour

Hours: 24.5hrs per week

Shift times: Flexible on 4 weekly Rota, 12hr day shifts (07:45-20:00) - requirements to work alternative weekends

Shaw healthcare is looking for a RGN to join the team in New Elmcroft, a 60 bedded care home. The facility specialises in nursing, dementia, residential, and respite care, providing a safe and supportive environment.

About The Service

New Elmcroft is a bright, spacious modern care home located in a quiet residential setting in Shoreham by Sea, close to Brighton and Worthing. The home provides 60 single en-suite bedrooms divided into 6 separate self-contained units each with its own lounge/dining area. The care of the individual is our highest priority. Each resident’s privacy and dignity is at the very heart of our philosophy and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

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.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

• We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job 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 proceduresParticipating 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

Benefits

• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Care Qualifications
• 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
• Free Uniform
• Death in service payment *subject to criteria
• GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
• Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
• Pension scheme
• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Holiday discounts
• Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues