Registered Nurse

Avery Healthcare; Bushey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join Elton House Care Home in Watford. You will act as person in charge when needed, providing high standards of resident care and supporting the care team.

You’ll undertake nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic conditions; you’ll inform families and GPs of changes and help shape ongoing care plans.

Qualifications

• Hold a First Level nursing qualification.
• Current NMC Registration is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in care settings suggested.
• Post-basic studies/qualification supported.

Responsibilities

• Act as person in charge when required and supervise care staff on duty.
• Distribute medications, perform dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and manage chronic conditions.
• Inform families and GPs of changes in residents' condition and involve them in care decisions.
• Provide high standards of care through accurate assessment and care planning.

Education

NMC Registration

First Level nursing qualification

Job description

Package Description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

Package Description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Registered Nurse at Elton House Care Home in Watford.

About The Role

Your focus as a Registered Nurse will be to act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required and observe all instructions to act upon his/her behalf whilst you ensure high standards of care to our residents.

• Undertaking nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advising families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition, which gives rise to concern and keeps them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care.
• Responsibility for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive required care.
• Providing high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning.

About You

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our Ideal Candidate Must

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrate a minimum 2 years’ experience and up to date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification.
• Display good interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.
• Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please Note This Role Will Require

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.