Care Home Nurse - Full time & Part time - Days or Nights
We are part of a family-run business within the Wood Care Group, and our employees are important to us.
"Become a Key Worker and Make a Difference"
Salary: £1000.00 signing bonus upon successful completion of probation
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Care: Ensure all staff contribute to the efficient running of the home and create an atmosphere conducive to residents' best interests. Duties may include acting up for the Home Manager in their absence.
- Report any ill health among clients and arrange GP or professional visits as necessary.
- Ensure clients' care plans are completed and maintained in collaboration with clients, relatives, and healthcare professionals, following NMC guidelines and company policies.
- Assess clients' care needs, provide health supervision, and deliver direct nursing care when required.
- Assess social and healthcare needs of new clients and review existing care plans regularly.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure each client has an individualised care plan, reviewed bi-monthly or more frequently as needed.
- Conduct regular checks on clients and provide concise handover reports at the end of each shift.
- Administer prescribed medicines following company procedures and NMC guidelines.
- Handle clients' personal and financial affairs with integrity, avoiding abuse of the privileged relationship.
- Communication: Participate in staff and client meetings, establish good communication with clients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team, and provide administrative support when required.
- Health & Safety: Report illnesses or accidents immediately, understand and implement health and safety policies, and report any hazards or faulty equipment.
Requirements:
- Effective communication skills at all levels
- Genuine interest in working with the client group
- Satisfactory police check and POVA list check (if applicable)
- NMC registration
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates
- Exceptional training and career development opportunities
- Employee recognition schemes, including Proud to Care
- Uniform provided
- Free onsite parking and good transport links
- Supportive working environment
- Additional shifts available
- Discount club membership across various categories
- Employee of the Month and long service awards
- Referral scheme earning up to £100 per referral
- Overtime rates and weekly wage cash-out via Wagestream
- Monthly £100 raffle for employees
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
- Opportunities for trips and activities with residents