Night Nurse

THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST; Burnham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (including Bankolidays

Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN

Company pension

Free uniform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Registered Night Nurse for Lent Rise Care Home in Burnham. This role involves night shifts, leading a team of carers, and taking clinical responsibility to ensure high standards of care and safety for residents.

You will be a qualified RN with an active NMC PIN, comfortable leading at night and coordinating with GPs and external services to support residents and families.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse with current NMC pin.
• Experience in care homes and night-shift leadership.
• Ability to liaise with GPs, hospitals and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical responsibility on night shifts and guide the team of carers.
• Provide and evaluate nursing and personal care in partnership with residents and families.
• Liaise effectively with GPs, hospitals and external agencies.
• Be the senior person on site during night shifts and manage emergencies.

Skills

NMC pin

Registered Nurse

Night shift

Job description

Night Nurse

Registered Night Nurse

Location: Lent Rise Care Home, Burnham

Pay rate: £25.27 per hour

Contracted hours: 18 hours per week, including alternative weekends

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a qualified registered nurse with a current NMC pin?

Do you prefer to work nights?

Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Our Night Nurses are usually the most senior person on site during night shifts and will take charge in the event of any emergencies that arise as well as keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the home in general.

Leading a team of carers, you will have a lead clinical responsibility, providing advice and guidance where necessary, and ensuring that high standards of nursing and personal care are met. You will deliver, monitor, and re-evaluate care needs in partnership with each resident, their key carers, family members and the wider team at the home, as well as liaising effectively with GPs, hospitals and external agencies. The role is incredibly rewarding, and you will regularly be presented with a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

If these shift / hours do not suit you, we can also offer hours on a casual basis that give you flexibility and work life balance.

Lent Rise House is situated in the heart of Burnham, between Slough and Maidenhead. Our highly experienced team provides nursing care and support, ensuring individuals are listened to, valued and respected. Our Burnham care home has warm and friendly communal areas andfacilities, including a sun lounge, bar, quiet room, convenience shop and activity room, providing an inviting place to catch up with friends.

AND IN RETURN

The rewards for our Nurses are great. Our roles offer greater flexibility in working patterns, more autonomy with decision making, the opportunity to build close relationships with the residents in your care in a consultative, case-management role.

Here are some of the other benefits you will enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

ABOUT YOU

You will be a qualified Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse and currently registered with NMC. You will have post-registration experience, will be able to evidence continuing professional development activities and you’ll be comfortable in taking charge. You will have a clear understanding of regulatory frameworks and also have experience of or be willing to train in:

• Medication administration
• Catheterisation
• End of life care
• Verification of death
• Syringe drivers
• Gastrostomy care
• Venepuncture
• Diabetic awareness
• Tissue viability
• Epilepsy awareness
• Management of deterioration – sepsis awareness

You will be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build positive working relationships with others. As a supportive leader, you will motivate your team to always deliver the best possible care to our residents.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Night Nurse within our care homes, then you could be next to join us.