Registered Nurse

NHS; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Lichfield is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse. The role involves overseeing nursing tasks and ensuring high standards of care for residents. Candidates must hold a valid NMC registration and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Join a supportive team that values compassion and exceptional care in a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Must hold current NMC Registration.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing.
• Sound knowledge of care planning and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing tasks and ensure high standards of resident care.
• Advise families and GPs of any changes in resident conditions.
• Supervise and deploy staff within the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Nursing medication administration

Care planning knowledge

Supervision of care teams

Education

First Level qualification

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other and are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together', Avery offers exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

At Avery Healthcare, we are committed to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognise how hard our teams work and are here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you will be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day, and your compassion and dedication will make a difference. We offer opportunities to learn and develop in a caring, supportive environment, and a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our award-winning team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview: Your focus as a Registered Nurse will be to act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required and observing instructions to act on behalf of the manager while ensuring high standards of care for residents.

• Undertake nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advise families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition, keeping them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care.
• Responsible for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the duty period and residents receive required care.
• Provide 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 of 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 a 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:

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

Disclosures

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you must hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration. You should also demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' experience and up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification. Additionally, you must display good interpersonal skills and the ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities, as well as sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.