Registered Nurse - Nights

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

Job summary

A leading provider of elderly care is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shifts. Responsibilities include providing high-quality care, overseeing the care team, and managing chronic medical conditions. The ideal candidate will have a First Level qualification, current NMC registration, at least 2 years of experience, and possess good interpersonal skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant positive impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered by the employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in nursing.
• Up-to-date knowledge of care supported by relevant post-basic studies.
• Demonstrated capability in assessment and planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to residents during the night.
• Oversee and coordinate the care team.
• Act as the person in charge during the night shift.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities

Sound knowledge of care planning

Education

First Level qualification

Current NMC Registration

Job description

This is a role for a Registered Nurse to work nights at Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality care to residents, overseeing the care team, and acting as the person in charge during the night shift.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nurse at Avery Healthcare, you will be responsible for undertaking nursing tasks such as medication distribution, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding, and management of chronic medical conditions. You will also be responsible for advising families and GPs of any changes in resident condition, deploying and supervising the care team, and ensuring all tasks are completed during your shift.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. With over 100 homes across the country, Avery is committed to creating meaningful lives together for both residents and employees.

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a First Level qualification, current NMC registration, a minimum of 2 years' experience, and up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualifications.

Shift Details: 19:15 pm - 07:15 am

We are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you 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.

Role Responsibilities

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.

• 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.

Candidate Requirements

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 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.

Avery Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please note this role will require:

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