Nurse

Prestwick Care; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care home provider in Sunderland is seeking a Nurse to oversee daily operations and ensure residents receive exceptional care. The role involves managing care plans and clinical decisions while interacting with residents in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have strong care home experience and a first-level nurse qualification. This position offers full training, an employee assistance program, and a discount card for leisure sites.

Benefits

Full training package

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount card for leisure sites

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified first-level nurse with strong care home experience.
• Previous management or supervisory experience is required.
• Must have a satisfactory DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the care home and ensure quality resident care.
• Assess and evaluate care plans for service users.
• Take responsibility for all clinical decisions and nursing interventions.
• Ensure documentation is completed as per care home standards.
• Interact with residents to meet their healthcare needs.

Skills

Strong care home experience

First level nurse qualification

Previous management/supervisory experience

Team player

Satisfactory DBS Check

Job description

Overview

Nurse – 38.5 hours – Day and Night

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 Nurse to work in our care home, Bede House.

Job Title: Nurse

Location: 1 Ryhope Street S, Sunderland

About The Role

We are seeking a Nurse to join our team at [insert name]. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the daily operations of our care home, ensuring that residents receive exceptional care in a welcoming and nurturing environment. This is not just a job, it is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with both residents and staff while fostering a culture of excellence.

What We Offer

• Full training package.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual care plans for service users, and assist care staff in their responsibilities.
• Taking responsibility for all clinical decisions.
• Carrying out all nursing interventions in a professional manner and in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct for nurses.
• Ensuring all documentation is completed and evaluated as required by the care home in a timely manner and in accordance with the standards set by Prestwick Care and the NMC.
• Ensuring all staff members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the care home, and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of residents.
• Interacting with residents to ensure that their health care needs are being met and resolve any problems where appropriate.
• Ordering, receiving, storing, administering or supporting to self-administer and dispose of medication in accordance with the policy and procedure of Prestwick Care.
• Practicing maximum integrity in all dealings with residents' personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with residents.
• Ensuring the care home operates in accordance with all statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Implementing and initiating induction training for all staff members.
• Being on call for advice/action in any emergencies which may arise out of hours.
• Adhering to, and assisting with the implementation of all HR policies & procedures.
• Liaising with external professionals e.g., social workers, GPs and other professionals.
• Assisting the Home Manager with all aspects of the running of the home.
• In the absence of the Home Manager taking responsibility for the running of the home.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong care home experience
• First level nurse qualification
• Previous management/supervisory experience
• Team player
• Satisfactory DBS Check