Nurse (Older Adults)

Hampshire County Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Work

Career Growth

Supportive Environment

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a qualified nurse to join our older adults homes. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care, ensure holistic well-being, and work with a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasises building strong relationships with residents and families, with opportunities to mentor and contribute to care planning. Weekend and bank holiday work is required with enhanced pay per policy.

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Clinical experience in elderly care or health/social care setting.
• Resilience, flexibility and compassion to support older residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding nursing care to residents in older adults homes.
• Build relationships with residents, families and carers and involve them in care planning.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and mentor/educate colleagues.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical experience

Empathy

Resilience

Team collaboration

Job description

Job summary
Within our older adults homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Nurses can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve.
Main duties of the job

• Deliver outstanding nursing care: Be responsible for the whole patient experience, including clinical diagnosis and treatment, and provide the highest quality, holistic and person-centred care to our residents.
• Build relationships: Develop positive connections with our residents, families, and carers and involve them in care planning, monitoring, and evaluating services.
• Collaborate with a supportive team: Work with a well-resourced multi-disciplinary team, receive full support in your role, and mentor, support, educate and supervise other team members.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Clinical experience: Knowledge and understanding of elderly care, with previous experience in a health or social care setting.
• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire and motivation to help others and make a positive difference to their lives.
• Resilience and flexibility: Ability to work effectively under pressure, adapting positively to changing situations and demands.
• Empathy and compassion: Shows empathy and understanding of the needs of older people to build trust and provide support.

About us

• Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Career Growth: Supportive start for newly qualified Nurses through our Preceptorship Programme, offering structured learning, reflective practice and tailored guidance from experienced Nurses. With ongoing development opportunities, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your nursing career.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.

This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: RGN, RMN, RCN, Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Nurse Practitioner.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role
• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Hampshire County Council is an equal opportunities employer.

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