Night Nurse

Isis House; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay rates

NMC PIN renewal

Company pension

Free uniform

EAP access

Refer a Friend bonus

Blue Light discounts

Job summary

Isis House in Oxford is seeking a qualified Night Nurse to join our night shift team at Isis House, Oxford. You will be the most senior person on site during the night, leading a team of carers, delivering nursing care and ensuring safety and compliance with NMC standards.

You must hold an active NMC pin, be a Registered General or Mental Health Nurse, and be comfortable taking charge during emergencies. The role runs 8pm–8am on bank hours with a pay rate of £24.16 per hour, in a not-for-profit

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse with active NMC pin.
• Post-registration experience and CPD evidence.
• Ability to lead and take charge in emergencies.
• Understanding regulatory frameworks for nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a care team during night shifts.
• Provide, monitor, and re-evaluate care with residents and families.
• Liaise with GPs, hospitals and external agencies.
• Ensure safety and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

CPD awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

Night Nurse

Bank Night Nurse

Location: Isis House, Oxford, OX4 3NH

Pay Rate: £24.16 per hour

Contracted Hours: Bank Hours

Shift times: 8pm - 8am

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.

Located in the popular area of Iffley, close to Oxford is Isis House offering friendly and high-quality residential, early-stage dementia, intermediate and nursing care to 80 residents. The home is conveniently located close to shopping amenities, including a chemist, and is on a bus route to the city centre. A short walk from the well-designed grounds takes you to the river and the charming village of Iffley.

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.

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1, years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

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

• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £ for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and "My Rewards" programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

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.