Lead Registered Nurse – Care Leadership & Resident Support

Avery Healthcare Group; Frimley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded by employer

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the team at Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey. In this role you will act as person in charge when needed, ensuring high standards of care for residents and supporting the manager as required.

You will be responsible for nursing tasks including medication administration, wound care, catheter care, and chronic condition management, while consulting families and GPs on changes in residents' conditions.

Qualifications

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrate a minimum 2 years’ experience and up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification.
• Display good interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.
• Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

Responsibilities

• Manage distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and chronic condition care.
• Advise residents' families and GPs about changes in condition and involve them in ongoing care decisions.
• Supervise and deploy care team staff to ensure tasks are completed during duty and residents receive required care.
• Provide high standards of care through accurate assessment and planning.

Skills

NMC Registration

First level qualification

Care planning

Staff supervision

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the team at Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey. In this role you will act as person in charge when needed, ensuring high standards of care for residents and supporting the manager as required.

You will be responsible for nursing tasks including medication administration, wound care, catheter care, and chronic condition management, while consulting families and GPs on changes in residents' conditions.