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 lead on the night shift, ensuring high standards of resident care and safety. You must hold an NMC registration and a First Level qualification, with a preference for 2 years’ experience in care settings.

DBS check is funded and you will work with a supportive care team. Join Avery's award-winning team to help deliver person-centred care that enhances residents' quality of life and ensures safe, compassionate

Qualifications

• Holds First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in care and up-to-date knowledge of care.

Responsibilities

• Distribute medication and manage dressings, catheters and tube feeding.
• Advise families and GPs of changes in residents' condition and keep them informed.
• Supervise care team to ensure tasks are completed during the night shift.
• Provide high standards of care through assessment and planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff supervision

Care planning

Medication administration

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job 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 aRegistered Nursewill beto act as person in charge,standingin for the Manager asrequiredandobserveall instructions to act upon his/her behalfwhilst youensurehigh standardsof care toourresidents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Undertakingnursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advisingfamilies of residents andGPsof any changes in condition, which gives rise to concern and keeps them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care.
• Responsibilityfor 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 candidatemust:

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrate a minimum 2years’ experienceand up to date knowledge of care,supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification.
• Display good interpersonal skills and ability to instruct anddemonstratecare 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.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business n eeds.

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