Registered Nurse (Bank)

Mariposa & Papillon Care; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Carlisle is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team at Kingston Court care home. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion and leadership in providing excellent nursing care to elderly residents, while fostering a collaborative team environment. Competitive benefits include health care options, training funding, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Private health care options

Refer a friend incentive

Professional development funding

Recognition of service rewards

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in elderly care and care home environments.
• Ability to manage and lead a care team effectively.
• Strong communication skills and a good standard of English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care team to ensure high standards of care.
• Promote a culture of personalised care.
• Provide nursing care and interventions as required.
• Motivate and support team members for smooth home operation.
• Report directly to Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified nurse (RGN with active NMC PIN)

Job description

Overview

Are you a compassionate and dedicated clinical professional ready for a new challenge? We’re looking for a Registered Nurse to join our bank team at Kingston Court care home in Carlisle.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Health scheme - We care about YOU, so we offer private health care options helping reduce the cost of essential bills, such as dental and optical treatment.
• Refer a friend incentive - Fancy earning an extra £1000? Refer a friend and when they pass their probation period, the bonus is yours.
• Team culture - A friendly, supportive team where your hard work is truly appreciated.
• Professional development - Training and qualifications funded by the company.
• Great career progression - We love to promote from within and want to see you succeed.
• Recognition of service rewards - Earn up to £500 in your first year!

What you’ll be doing

• Leading by example - You’ll proactively manage the care team, ensuring the highest standard of care and support is given to our residents.
• Person-centred care - Promote a culture of personalised care that always puts our residents first.
• Excellent nursing care - providing nursing care and interventions where needed.
• Team leadership - Motivate and support your team, ensuring everyone contributes to the smooth running of the home.
• Be a role model - Act as a role model for other clinical and care team members, always striving for excellence.
• Reporting - You’ll report directly to the Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead, keeping them in the loop on any important matters.

What we’re looking for

• A qualified nurse (RGN with an active NMC PIN)
• Someone with a genuine passion for elderly care and significant experience working in a care home or similar environment.
• A natural leader who enjoys bringing out the best in others.
• Someone with the same caring workplace values and behaviours as us.

About Kingston Court, Carlisle

• CQC rated 'Good'

Kingston Court, part of the Mariposa Care Group, is an 80 bed Nursing home built on a reputation of being a leading, respected and responsive nursing home in Carlisle, Cumbria. We work in partnership with the Local Authority and NHS trust to ensure a safe and meaningful lifestyle for each individual who resides with us. We have a happy, friendly and caring staff team who provide the highest standards of care in a homely environment.

Our recruitment process

Any conditional offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including obtaining suitable references and criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We require you to have a good standard of English and numeracy skills, and a passion for looking after the adults in your care.

We endeavour to offer every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Should you require assistance and/or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the team via email at [e-mail]

We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Job titles can vary - this role is also known as night nurse, RGN, Nursing team leader, matron, care home nurse, social care.