Registered General Nurse

Skycare; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid breaks

Permanent contract

Full time & Part time opportunities

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Skycare seeks a Registered General Nurse (RGN) to provide compassionate, person-centred care in a purpose-built 81-bed care home in Shrewsbury. You will join a supportive team, receive induction training, and have opportunities for career progression.

Relocation support is available, paid breaks on 12-hour shifts, DBS check funded, and a structured development plan to enhance nursing competencies in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Registered Nurse is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Valid NMC PIN without restrictions.
• Experience working with the elderly.
• Demonstrate an understanding and application of relevant legislation in relation to the role.
• Clear DBS and 2 satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health problems and needs; develop and implement nursing care plans and maintain medical records.
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, and long-term service users.
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous records of service user interaction and consultation.
• Supervise and train nursing assistants and junior nursing staff.
• Support, manage and guide support workers daily.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; provide direct patient care and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Team player

Registered Nurse

Education

Valid NMC PIN

Job description

REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE

We are currently looking to recruit Registered Nurses locally based or someone able to relocate, with a passion for providing exceptional, kind, personalized care that promotes choice, dignity and respect for residents living in a Care Home with nursing,a purpose-built 81-bed care home located in Shrewsbury

• Nursing Home based in Shrewsbury area, SY3
• Pay rate is £19-£20.5 per hour
• Paid breaks

You will be welcomed into a supportive team which respects and values each member, seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in a positive, inclusive environment.

You will receive comprehensive induction training and will be supported in your personal development to achieve your goals, with potential for career progression.

Working as an RGN Nurse (Registered General Nurse) means:

• Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, and long term service users.
• Behave in a professional and discreet manner at all times and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.
• Be competent and confident in managing people with long term health conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for service users with complex needs.
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for service users (as appropriate).
• Prioritize health problems and intervene appropriately to assist service users in complex,urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Recognize and work within your own competence level
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of service user interaction and consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support, manage and guide support workers on a daily basis.
• Continual personal development to develop oneself and the role.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Providing direct patient care including wound dressing, bathing, feeding and monitoring vital signs
• Documenting residents health status and maintaining accurate medical records
• Communicating with residents family members and healthcare team about their condition and progress
• Providing emotional support and therapeutic communication to residents and their families
• Supervising and training nursing assistants and junior nursing staff
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, including sanitation and infection control
• Coordinating with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, therapists, and dietitians

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a Registered Nurse is desirable
• Right to work in the UK
• Valid NMC PIN without restrictions
• Experience working with the elderly
• Demonstrate an understanding and application of relevant legislation in relation to the role
• Clear DBS And 2 satisfactory references
• Able to deliver nursing care in a clinical environment
• Excellent skills and knowledge of the job role
• Proven experience in clinical settings is desirable
• Ability to communicate well at all levels is essential along with a flexible approach
• Team player
• Genuine interest in working within a care home setting.

Benefits:

We are very proud to offer the following:

• Ongoing personal development plan and career progression
• Company Pension Scheme
• Friendly Working Environment
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Full time and part time opportunities
• Permanent contract
• Paid breaks on 12-hour shifts
• Funded DBS check
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free parking is available.
• Meal on shift
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Staff recognition schemes
• Employee Assistance Programmer
• Comprehensive induction program

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the company offers an attractive salary and benefits.