Registered Nurse - Bank

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider for seniors is seeking a Registered Nurse to ensure high standards of care in their Sittingbourne location. The role includes managing medication distribution, supervising staff, and advising families on care. Candidates should hold a First Level qualification and have at least 2 years of nursing experience. Join a supportive environment with a commitment to exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in nursing.
• Up-to-date knowledge of care practices supported by relevant studies.
• Ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage medication distribution and dressing for residents.
• Advise families and GPs of changes in residents' conditions.
• Supervise care team staff effectiveness during duty.
• Ensure high standards of care through accurate assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Care planning knowledge

Demonstration of care activities

Education

First Level qualification and current NMC Registration

Job description

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. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Overview

As a Registered Nurse at Avery Healthcare, you will act as the person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required and following instructions to act on their behalf. You will ensure high standards of care for residents, undertaking nursing tasks such as medication distribution, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding, and management of chronic medical conditions. You will advise families and GPs of any changes in residents\' conditions, keeping them informed and involved in ongoing care.

Job responsibilities

• 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 may give rise to concern and keeping 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.

• 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\'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 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.

Additional requirements

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

This role may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration. You should also have a minimum of 2 years\' experience and up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualifications. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities, and sound knowledge of care planning are required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and you may be required to submit to Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.