Registered Nurse - Nights

Avery Healthcare; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Somerset is seeking a warm, dedicated Registered Nurse - Nights to join Poets Mews Care Home. You will act as person in charge when required and ensure high standards of care for our residents, delivering compassionate support in a busy night shift environment.

The ideal candidate holds a First Level qualification, current NMC registration, and at least two years’ care experience with post-basic studies.

Qualifications

• Must hold a First Level nursing qualification and current NMC registration.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in care with post-basic studies/qualifications.
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
• Strong knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking nursing tasks including medication distribution and wound care.
• Observe and follow instructions, act as person in charge when needed.
• Supervise care staff to ensure timely, high-quality resident care.
• Communicate clearly with residents’ families and GPs about changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Care instruction

Care planning

Education

First Level qualification

NMC Registration

Job description

Package Description

At Avery Healthcare, 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.

Package Description

At Avery Healthcare, 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. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Registered Nurse - Nights at Poets Mews Care Home in Somerset. 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 observe 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 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’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re 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.

Please Note This Role Will Require

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