Night Nurse

Skycare; Carcroft; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Excellent rates of pay

Free uniform

Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays

5.6 weeks of paid holiday

Job summary

Skycare in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, is seeking a Night Registered Nurse with UK nursing experience in a care home. Role covers 8pm–8am, 12-hour shifts, full-time 36–48 hours weekly, with pay £20/hour depending on experience.

You must have UK NMC PIN, the right to work in the UK, and at least one year RN experience. The home offers a supportive team and comprehensive benefits, with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have good interpersonal skills, a caring, supportive, understanding and compassionate approach to your role.
• The right to work in the UK and a valid NMC PIN without restrictions are required.
• One year UK Registered Nurse experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess the care needs of patients and develop, implement, and evaluate care plans under the direction of the Head Nurse.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor for side effects or reactions.
• Supervise, develop and teach other care team members; ensure high standards of care and accurate handovers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Job description

Night Registered Nurse

Only UK based nurses with experience in Nursing Home

One year UK Registered Nurse experience is mandatory!

• Full-time, 36-48 hours per week
  
• Night shifts,12-hour shifts, 8pm-8am
  
• Pay rate is £20 per hour, depending on the experience
  

Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire

About the home:

This Care Home has 64 large, single, ensuite rooms that allow residents to enjoy as much privacy as they'd like at all times. Our experienced staff are fully qualified (qualifications include Health & Social Care levels 2-3, Registered Mental Health Nurses and more) to look after residents with dementia, tailoring their care to each individual's need. Our staff are also equipped to deal with a variety of health issues, such as:

• Dementia care
• Mental health conditions
• Physical disabilities
• Post-stroke care
• Sensory impairment care
• End of life care
• Respite care

Ideal candidates have good interpersonal skills, a caring, supportive, understanding and compassionate approach to your role.

Nurse Job Role

To be responsible for the assessment of the care needs of patients and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans under the direction of the Head Nurse, thereby ensuring that a high standard of care is delivered.

Requirements:

• The right to work in the UK
• Valid NMC PIN number without restrictions
• Registered with a valid NMC Pin and full eligibility to live and have right to work in the UK.
• Passionate, caring, fun and energetic, with a genuine commitment and desire to make a difference in the lives of the residents

Essential Criteria

• o Previous working experience within a similar position
• The ideal candidate will be:
• o Flexible and used to working on own initiative
• o Strong team skills
• o Person centred
• o Responsible
• o Able and willing to undergo further appropriate training

Employee Benefits:

• o Permanent contract and excellent rates of pay, depending on the experience
• o Free on going training and great promotion opportunities within the company
• o FREE uniform
• o Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays
• o 5.6 weeks of paid holiday each year
• o Company pension scheme
• o Free meal on 12hr shifts
• o Flexible hours of work
• o Optional overtime

Responsibilities:

We are looking for candidates who will be able to ensure that nursing care is delivered in accordance with our policies and procedures.You'll report directly to the Registered

Care Manager and your key responsibilities will include:

• o Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports
• o Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects / reactions
• o Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments
• o To be able to supervise, develop and teach other care team members
• o Monitoring standards of care delivered to our residents
• o Ensuring all Day staff on your shift contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home
• o Ensuring resident needs are being met by interacting with them, resolving any problems where appropriate
• o Reporting any ill-health amongst residents and making requests for GP/Professional visits when needed
• o Preparing, updating and evaluating Resident Care Plans
• o General Nursing work and personal care as appropriate
• o Attend relevant staff meetings
• o Advising the Registered Care Manager of any incidents/accidents
• o Ensuring there is a clear and concise handover at every shift