Registered Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Penzance; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team in providing exceptional care for adults with physical disabilities. This role involves delivering personalized support, administering medication, and leading a team to ensure the highest standards of care. The organization is renowned for its commitment to promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for its clients. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Wagestream

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme

Cash Health Plan

Development Opportunities

Refer a Friend Bonus

Free DBS Check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of nursing and personal support.
• Lead a team of support staff and ensure smooth shift management.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Person-Centred Approach

Safeguarding Requirements

Team Leadership

Medication Administration

Education

NMC Registration

Nursing Theory Knowledge

Job description

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Full time, 36 hours per week. Working Day shifts.

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

St Teresa’s is a single storey home for 27 adults with physical disabilities.

We would really love to hear from you if you have sound nursing skills, are committed to a person-centred approach, and have an understanding of safeguarding requirements.

We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 84% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by regulators.

Would you like to join our great team, supporting our values and ethos, and continuing the fantastic work that we do in making a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities?

As a Registered Nurse with Leonard Cheshire, you will be responsible and accountable for providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical, and personal support to our customers as outlined in Person-Centred Plans. You will order and administer medication, ensure safe storage, and record all information in accordance with internal procedures and NMC guidelines.

You will effectively lead a team of support staff, ensuring smooth and efficient shift management. You will prioritize and plan, delegate relevant activities for the support team, and ensure the needs of our customers are met within a safe and caring environment.

You will support ongoing assessments, observe any changes in health and well-being, maintain records in a timely manner, and support customers with physical care, personal hygiene needs, and daily tasks.

This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity, offering the chance to grow and develop as a member of the Leonard Cheshire team, making a difference to many lives, and promoting independence and fulfillment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• A thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a qualified nurse (level 5).
• An understanding of the NMC code of conduct and relevant practice standards and guidance.
• Effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures.
• Flexibility to work rostered hours and on-call rota as required.

Please see the job description (link below) for more details.

Proving quality, frontline care and support in our care homes, nursing homes, and supported living services is at the core of what we do. Our approach promotes greater independence and choice for the people we support, working with over 1,600 individuals with disabilities every day.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards, including:

• Wagestream, an option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before payday (click here for more details).
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover.
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at favorable rates.
• Great development opportunities through apprenticeship schemes and recognized qualifications.
• Unlimited payments via our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Employee Assistance Programme and more!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all community sections. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and support reasonable adjustments where possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting may occur as applications are received, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy once suitable candidates are appointed.

*No agencies please*