Registered Nurse - Bank

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to oversee care for elderly residents. Responsibilities include managing medications, staff supervision, and communicating with families and GPs. The ideal candidate will have a First Level qualification, active NMC Registration, and at least 2 years of experience in elder care. Join a valued team that emphasizes support and compassion.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Team celebration events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in nursing.
• Up-to-date knowledge of care practices.
• Good interpersonal and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing tasks including medication distribution and care planning.
• Supervise staff within the care team.
• Advise families and GPs of any changes in resident conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Care planning knowledge

Medication distribution

Experience in elderly care

Education

First Level qualification

Current NMC Registration

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. We are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members, and building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nurse at Avery Healthcare, you will act as the person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required and observing all instructions to act on behalf of the Manager. You will ensure high standards of care for residents, undertaking nursing tasks such as distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding, and management of chronic medical conditions. You will also be responsible for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, advising families and GPs of any changes in resident condition, and providing high-quality care through accurate assessment and planning.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK\'s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with over 100 homes across the country. We are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members, offering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: bank position, hours may vary

At Avery Healthcare, we are about supporting the people who care for our residents. We celebrate and support our teams 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 are committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you\'ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Registered Nurse. If this sounds like the place for you, we\'d love to hear from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: bank position, hours may vary

At Avery Healthcare, we are about supporting the people who care for our residents. We celebrate and support our teams 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 are committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you\'ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Registered Nurse. If this sounds like the place for you, we\'d love to hear from you!

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 observing all instructions to act upon his/her behalf whilst you ensure high standards of care to our residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

• 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 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 are not just one of the UK\'s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we are a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are 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:

• ADBS 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you must hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration, demonstrate a minimum of 2 years\' experience and up-to-date knowledge of care, and have good interpersonal skills and the ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities. Sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application is also required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.