Lead Nurse - Dementia Unit

Beaumont-Care-Homes; Dundonald; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing personal development programme

Company Pension Scheme

Friendly Working Environment

Uniform provided

Career progression opportunities

Full time and part time opportunities

Job summary

Beaumont leads a Dementia Unit and seeks a capable Lead Nurse to head the team, ensuring high standards of care and an excellent resident experience.

You will supervise care staff, develop care plans, and oversee medicine management while upholding the latest clinical practices and NMC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with live NMC PIN.
• Minimum 5 years as a Registered Nurse with dementia experience.
• Experience delivering nursing care to older adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff to deliver exceptional care.
• Develop care plans and risk assessments aligned with regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain accurate documentation and resident records using modern technology.

Skills

NMC PIN

Dementia care

Leadership

Team management

Documentation

Job description

Lead Nurse - Dementia Unit

An experienced Lead nurse ideally at a senior level, is required to provide leadership to the team.

Your values in providing a quality of life nursing experience means that working within our nursing home will be the right role for you.

As the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland it is important to us to provide the greatest of care with enjoyable experiences to our residents.

Lead Nurse to head up the Dementia Unit you will need to have a current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices.

About the role

As a Lead Dementia Nurse you will be:

• Leading a team of care staff to deliver exceptional care

• Producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments, with an understanding of regulatory frameworks

• Maintain accurate documentation and resident records whilst incorporating the use of modern technology

• Overseeing all aspects of medicine management on your shift in accordance with company policies and current legislation

• Responsible for making decisions in a timely manner

• Utilising your clinical skills to provide guidance and support to all team members

• Making decisions and taking action in a timely manner

• Supporting, guiding, teaching and mentoring others in line with the NMC Code, following its guidance at all times.

To succeed you will be:

• A Registered Nurse with the ability to lead a team of care staff

• Passionate about delivering great care and supporting the residents and their families

• A team player who engages well with others

We offer a great range of benefits, which include

• Competitive salary

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Ongoing personal development plan and career progression

• Company Pension Scheme

• Friendly Working Environment

• Free Enhanced Access Ni Check and uniform

• Excellent career development opportunities

• Full time and part time opportunities

About the company

Philosophy of Care - At Beaumont, we aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment in which care, wellbeing and comfort are of prime importance.

Required Criteria

• Registered Nurse with live NMC PIN
• 5 year minimum as Registered nurse with experience of working with Dementia

Desired Criteria

• Experience of delivering nursing care within elderly health care sector
• People Management experience
• Experience of participating in quality and clinical governance programmes, including audit and care services
• Dementia unit nursing experience

Skills you'll need