Nurse in Charge

Bloomfields Private Nursing Home; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing home in Belfast is seeking a professional nurse to provide person-centred care for residents with dementia. Responsibilities include medication administration, supervising nursing team members, and ensuring compliance with care standards. The role requires strong leadership and at least 5 years of nursing experience. Competitive pay at £22.43 per hour for a permanent 36-hour weekly position.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a Nursing Home setting.
• Previous line management experience of at least 3 years.
• Knowledge of a computerised care system.

Responsibilities

• Administration of medications.
• Monitor residents and plan care with the MDT.
• Manage the Home in the absence of the Nurse Manager.

Skills

Current NMC Registration

Leadership qualities

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Care of the elderly dementia experience

Job description

Our objective in Bloomfields Private Nursing Home is to establish a caring and homely environment to provide person-centred dementia nursing care and practice to individual residents of the highest possible standard. Bloomfields is a well-established nursing home providing compassionate nursing care to residents with dementia. As a professional, your role also includes delivering clinical excellence in a professional manner through direct nursing care whilst effectively leading and supervising a multidisciplinary team including assessing, planning and delivering the nursing requirement of residents on the basis of person-centred care. To assist in the management of the team by supervising and evaluating the care being given, ensuring that good standards are maintained. To carry out duties and act in accordance with the NMC Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Administration of medications
• Monitor residents and liaise with MDT to plan care.
• Promote positive culture and teamwork.
• Undertake regular clinical supervision and audits.
• Compliance with RQIA Care Standards, Nursing Home Regulations and H&S Regulations.
• Promote the Home.
• Day to day running of the Home
• Manage the Home in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
• Regularly meeting with Registered Provider regarding expenses and improvement plans.

Skills and Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration
• Previous line management experience of at least 3 years in a similar environment
• Must possess a good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office software
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to lead and develop a team
• Previous management / supervisory experience
• Care of the elderly dementia experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Nursing Home setting
• Knowledge of a computerised care system

Further Information

An application pack is available upon request by email: [e-mail]

Salary £22.43 per hour. No. vacancies 1. Contract type Permanent. Weekly hours 36. Location East Belfast. Worktime 8am to 8pm or 9am to 5pm when covering Nurse Manager absence.