Registered Nurse

Downing Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate and person-centred care to adults with disabilities at their facilities. The role involves ensuring compliance with health regulations, working collaboratively in a team, and caring for individuals with complex health needs. Ideal candidates will possess the necessary nursing qualifications and have a passion for making a positive impact on people's lives. This position offers comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Comprehensive training and development

Mental health support via EAP

Qualifications

• You must have the required nursing qualifications: RSCN/RN Child, RGN/EN, RNLD.
• A minimum of 12 months experience in nursing is preferred.
• Experience in caring for adults with complex health needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to individuals with disabilities.
• Work collaboratively with others to meet client needs.
• Ensure nursing practices align with health and safety laws.

Skills

Care for adults with complex health needs

Tracheostomy care

Emergency medication administration

Patient dignity and respect

Education

RSCN/RN Child

RGN/EN

RNLD

Minimum of 12 months experience

Job description

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team and provide a person centred, needs led service to adults with a learning and/or physical disability at Sunflower House and Buttercup Lodge.

We use a person-centred approach focusing on supporting people to make their own choices, follow their own interests and gain independence. We empower people to choose how they want to live their life.

AS A NURSE YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

• Work in line with The Health & Social Care Act 2014, and within the laws of Health and Safety.
• Work within Contracts specifications as laid down by Commissioners from Local Authorities and Continuing Health.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of the young people and their families.
• Undertake duties which will involve direct nursing/non-nursing and housekeeping.
• Ensure that the nursing care and practices in the Home reflect the care needed for adults with complex health needs.
• You will be required to work across 3 of our services, all in relatively close proximity. Buttercup Lodge, Sunflower House and Rose Lodge.

ABOUT THE SERVICES

Sunflower House is a 7-bed registered nursing home for adults, supporting both male and female from 18 years and above with complex health needs.

Buttercup Lodge is a 5-bed registered nursing home for adults, supporting both male and female from 18 years and above with complex health needs and/ABI.

Our staff are trained in caring for adults with complex care needs, such as Tracheostomy care, seizure management, administration of medications and emergency medications, oxygen, suction and palliative care.

We promote dignity and respect. We recognise individual needs, based on good assessments and review processes to ensure we remain up to date with changing needs in the care our residents require. There are registered nursing staff on shift 24 hours per day, they work across both Sunflower House and its neighbouring provision Buttercup Lodge. Our nursing staff have skills and training, in working with people with complex needs and learning disability and are supported by senior carers and other trained care staff. We have an ongoing training programme, to ensure continued quality of care.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• RSCN/RN Child
• RGN/EN
• RNLD
• Experience (preferable) for a minimum of 12 months.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU AS A NURSE

• A rewarding and fulfilling career in care.
• Pension.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• EAP for mental health and personal support advice.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIPS.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for making a difference in peoples lives and supporting them to achieve their chosen goals and wishes.