Nurse Support (Senior Care)

Monarch Healthcare Ltd; Creswell; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave

Refer a friend Bonus scheme

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare Ltd is seeking a Nurse Support to join Autumn Grange Care Home in Creswell. You will oversee care delivery and support the senior care and nursing team by allocating tasks and ensuring high standards of care at all times.

The role is full-time with 3 nights per week (33 hours) on a rota that includes alternate weekends and some bank holidays. Requires NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care; DBS checks and references are required. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care required.
• DBS checks and references required.

Responsibilities

• Allocate staff to ensure an effective skill mix on each shift.
• Oversee the diary for each shift and liaise with external healthcare professionals.
• Support the Registered Nurse to update risk assessments and care plans.
• Ensure staff are aware of any changes and maintain open communication with nurses.
• Deliver personal care as appropriate and assist with meals, fluids and comfort.
• Complete checks for relevant documentation and ensure information is recorded.

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

We are recruiting for a Nurse Support to join our team at Autumn Grange Care Home, based in Creswell, S80.

Autumn Grange offers specialist nursing care and support for up to 53 people. As a Nurse support, you will oversee care delivery, supporting the senior care and nursing team by allocating tasks and ensuring high standards of care at all times.

• Schedule: Rota basis, including alternate weekends and some bank holidays.
• Hours: Full-time opportunity, working 3 nights per week (33 hours)
• Rate of pay: up to £13.84, depending on experience and qualifications
• Required: NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
• We are unable to offer sponsorship

What you will be doing

This is not an exhaustive list.

• Allocate staff as requested to ensure an effective skill mix
• Oversee the diary for each shift, communicating with external healthcare professionals as required, whist supporting the Registered Nurse to update and write risk assessments and care plans, ensuring staff are aware of any changes
• Maintain communication between visitors and nurses
• Manage medications, enquiring with the pharmacy, GP’s and other external health teams as needed
• Deliver personal care as appropriate to clients’ needs
• Assist the care staff with personal care, fluid and dietary intake, pressure area relief and checks. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of care delivery at all times
• Complete checks for relevant documentation ensuring all information is recorded
• Communicate with the nurses regularly throughout the shift

What we offer

Alongside a competitive hourly rate, we offer the following benefits:

• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Refer a friend Bonus scheme
• Supportive team environment

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while working within a supportive team.

All positions are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. We appreciate and thank you for taking the time to apply.