Nurse

Prestwick Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care provider as a Registered Nurse in a dedicated care home. This exciting role involves leading a team of caregivers, ensuring the highest standards of nursing care, and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. You'll be responsible for managing medication, maintaining records, and supervising care delivery, all while upholding the dignity and respect of residents. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to lead by example, we invite you to apply today.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with a current PIN and passionate about nursing.
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the care team while ensuring high standards of care.
• Manage medication and maintain precise records for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing Skills

Organizational Skills

Decision Making

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RMN/RGN/RNLD)

Tools

CQC Standards and Regulations

DBS Check

Job description

Prestwick Care is a successful family run business. We are a top care home provider based in the North East of England and we are currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse to work in our care home Melton House.

Melton House
Nurse - Full Time - 38.5 Hours

You will have a comprehensive induction and we will provide a full training package. We have a dedicated development plan and an exceptional in-house training programme.

Your Duties As a Nurse Will Include:

1. Leading, supervising and training the care team.
2. General Nursing duties.
3. Being responsible for ordering, storing and administering medication.
4. Keeping precise, up to date records.
5. Maintaining the client's dignity and respect at all times.
6. Achieving the highest possible standard of care in a professional manner through direct nursing care and effective supervision of staff.
7. Taking management responsibility for shifts as directed.
8. Ensuring that all Prestwick Care and project specific Policies and Procedures are adhered to, including but not limited to, Safeguarding, Incident reporting, Risk Assessment and Care plans.
9. Working appropriately with your line manager in all matters and notifying him/her on any matter that has caused, or has the potential to cause, harm to anyone in our care or any member of staff or any issue that affects significantly the continuing quality of service delivery.

About You:

You will need to be a first level nurse (RMN/RGN/RNLD) with a current PIN. You will need to be passionate about what you do, and that means leading by example. You must be well-organised, able to work on your own initiative and make effective decisions, whilst working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a clear competency framework. You should be up to date with current evidence-based practice and have a working knowledge of CQC Standards and Regulations. You should be registered with the NMC and have a satisfactory DBS check, and check against the ISA list.

We provide excellent care for our residents which improves and enhances their quality of life. We invite nurses to join our team in a care management role, to provide exceptional nursing care. We pride ourselves on having a Clinical leadership team made up of senior nurses and a director with over 40 years experience in the care sector and N.H.S.

Our homes provide general nursing care, specialist dementia units and care of young people with physical disabilities.

Applications are welcome from candidates who hold the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your CV today!