Registered Nurse — Compassionate Elder Care in Care Home

Rays Healthcare Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rays Healthcare Ltd is seeking an Agency Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care in care home settings. You will work with residents with varying health needs, ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing.

The role requires current NMC registration, up-to-date clinical knowledge and DBS checks. You will collaborate with care home staff, follow policies and maintain accurate records while delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant nursing qualification.
• Previous experience in a care home or elderly care setting preferred.
• Up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undertake the required checks).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Relevant mandatory training, including safeguarding, infection control and moving and handling.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual resident care plans.
• Administer medication safely and in accordance with current legislation and care home policies.
• Monitor residents' health and recognise changes in their condition.
• Carry out clinical observations and assessments.
• Provide wound care, dressings and other clinical interventions within competence.
• Manage long-term conditions and support residents with complex health needs.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and elevate concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• Promote dignity, respect, independence and choice.
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care.
• Support residents with dementia and other cognitive conditions.
• Communicate effectively with residents, relatives and representatives.
• Respect residents' privacy, confidentiality and individual preferences.
• Work in accordance with NMC professional standards and the NMC Code.
• Follow the care home's policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
• Maintain safe infection prevention and control practices.
• Report accidents, incidents, safeguarding concerns and medication errors immediately.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Work effectively as part of the care home team.
• Complete all required handovers before finishing a shift.
• Ensure all agency timesheets and required documentation are completed accurately.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Time-management

Independent working

Compassionate care

Professionalism

Flexibility

Education

NMC registration

Nursing qualification

Job description

Rays Healthcare Ltd is seeking an Agency Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care in care home settings. You will work with residents with varying health needs, ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing.

The role requires current NMC registration, up-to-date clinical knowledge and DBS checks. You will collaborate with care home staff, follow policies and maintain accurate records while delivering compassionate, person-centred care.