Registered Nurse - Care Home

Key Health; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their care home team. This temporary role involves delivering high-quality care, administering medication, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess NMC registration and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Flexibility to work varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in care home or nursing home preferred.
• Experience with elderly or dementia care is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered nursing care to elderly residents.
• Administer medication and follow NMC guidelines.
• Monitor, assess residents, and update care plans.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work varying shifts

Education

Active NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult)

Job description

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team on a temporary/agency basis to provide high-quality care in a care home setting. You will work flexibly across shifts, ensuring residents receive exceptional nursing care while promoting dignity, respect, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver High-Quality Care: Provide person-centered nursing care to elderly residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.

Administer Medication and Treatments: Follow best practice and NMC guidelines for safe medication administration and nursing interventions.

Monitor and Assess Residents: Conduct regular assessments, update care plans, and respond to changes in residents’ conditions promptly.

Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams: Work effectively with care staff, families, GPs, and external professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care provided, medication administered, and incidents in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Safeguarding and Safety: Uphold safeguarding procedures and ensure a safe environment for all residents and staff.

Mentor and Support Staff: Provide guidance and support to care assistants and new team members as required.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:

Active NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult).

Experience:

Previous experience working in a care home, nursing home, or similar setting is preferred.

Experience with elderly or dementia care is highly desirable.

Skills & Attributes:

Compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and nights if required.

Additional Information

Employment Type: Temporary/Agency


Location: Care Homes West Sussex


Hours: Flexible, shift-based (Days/Nights)

Pay: Competitive hourly rates, dependent on shift and location

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Public Safety

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