Lead Registered Nurse - Care Home Leadership

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS cost covered by employer

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Bank Registered Nurse for Winchester Heights Care Home. The nurse acts as person in charge and delivers comprehensive nursing care, including medications, dressings, catheterisation and tube feeding, while supervising care staff.

You will conduct assessments, care planning and liaise with families and GPs, ensuring high standards and compliance with DBS and UK work-right requirements.

Qualifications

• NMC registration (UK) is required.
• Minimum 2 years' nursing experience.
• DBS check and right-to-work verification required.

Responsibilities

• Act as person in charge, standing in for the manager as required.
• Undertake nursing tasks including medication distribution, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advise residents' families and GPs of changes in condition and keep them involved in choices for ongoing care.
• Deploy and supervise care staff so that tasks are completed and residents receive the care they need.
• Carry out accurate assessment and care planning.
• Ensure high standards of care for residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Instruct care activities

Care planning knowledge

Education

First Level qualification

Post-basic qualification

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Bank Registered Nurse for Winchester Heights Care Home. The nurse acts as person in charge and delivers comprehensive nursing care, including medications, dressings, catheterisation and tube feeding, while supervising care staff.

You will conduct assessments, care planning and liaise with families and GPs, ensuring high standards and compliance with DBS and UK work-right requirements.