REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE

Skycare; Crook; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Pension scheme

Free meals on 12hr shifts

Flexible hours of work

Overtime option

Job summary

Skycare is seeking a Night Registered Nurse for a full-time role in Crook, Durham area. The position requires UK-based nurses with at least one year of UK Registered Nurse experience and an active NMC pin. Night shifts are 12 hours, with a pay rate of £21–£22.50 per hour.

You will assess patient care needs, develop and evaluate care plans, and ensure high standards of care under the Head Nurse. Benefits include free uniform, enhanced bank holiday pay, pension, and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC pin and right to work in the UK.
• Experience in care home or nursing setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work night shifts and adapt to 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate health care records and reports.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Supervise, develop and train care team members.
• Prepare, update and evaluate Resident Care Plans.
• Deliver nursing care in line with policies and procedures.

Skills

NMC Registration

Medication administration

Care planning

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing qualification (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Night Registered Nurse

Only UK based nurses!

One year UK Registered Nurse experience is mandatory!

• Full-time, 44 hours per week
• Night shifts,12-hour shifts, 8am-8pm
• Pay rate is £21-£22,5per hour

Location: Crook, Durham area

Ideal candidates have good interpersonal skills , a caring, supportive, understanding and compassionate approach to your role.

Nurse Job Role

To be responsible for the assessment of the care needs of patients and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans under the direction of the Head Nurse, thereby ensuring that a high standard of care is delivered.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for candidates who will be able to ensure that nursing care is delivered in accordance with our policies and procedures. You'll report directly to the Registered Care Manager and your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports
• Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects / reactions
• Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments
• To be able to supervise, develop and teach other care team members
• Monitoring standards of care delivered to our residents
• Ensuring all Day staff on your shift contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home
• Ensuring resident needs are being met by interacting with them, resolving any problems where appropriate
• Reporting any ill-health amongst residents and making requests for GP/Professional visits when needed
• Preparing, updating and evaluating Resident Care Plans
• General Nursing work and personal care as appropriate
• Attend relevant staff meetings
• Advising the Registered Care Manager of any incidents/accidents
• Ensuring there is a clear and concise handover at every shift

Essential Criteria

• Previous working experience within a similar position

The ideal candidate will be:

• Flexible and used to working on own initiative
• Strong team skills
• Person centred
• Responsible
• Able and willing to undergo further appropriate training
• A good communicator with good oral and written skills and able to undertake administrative duties within the role
• Aware of current Health and Safety Procedure

Employee Benefits:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Free, on going training and great promotion opportunities within the company
• FREE uniform
• Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays
• 5.6 weeks of paid holiday each year
• Company pension scheme
• Free meal on 12hr shifts
• Flexible hours of work
• Optional overtime

Requirements:

• The right to work in the UK
• An experienced Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) The service welcomes applications from all General Nurses, Mental Health Nurses and Learning Disability Nurses
• Registered with a valid NMC Pin and full eligibility to live and have right to work in the UK.
• A newly qualified nurse ready to take the leap from training into your first role,
• Passionate, caring, fun and energetic, with a genuine commitment and desire to make a difference in the lives of the residents