Registered Nurse - Nights

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastbourne is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to oversee care standards and lead a committed team. You will perform essential nursing tasks and ensure residents receive high-quality care. Candidates must hold a First Level qualification and possess at least 2 years of nursing experience, along with strong interpersonal skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of elderly residents.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in nursing with up-to-date knowledge of care.
• Ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.
• Sound knowledge of care planning and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Undertake nursing tasks including medication distribution, dressings, and management of conditions.
• Advise families and GPs about changes in resident conditions.
• Supervise the care team to ensure all tasks are completed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Care planning knowledge

Medication administration

Supervisory skills

Education

First Level qualification and current NMC Registration

Relevant post-basic studies/qualification

Job description

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. They are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Registered Nurse to join their award-winning team at their Eastbourne location.

Overview

As a Registered Nurse at Avery Healthcare, you will act as the person in charge when required, stand in for the Manager, and ensure high standards of care for residents. You will perform nursing tasks including medication distribution, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding, and management of chronic medical conditions. You will advise families and GPs of changes in resident conditions and supervise the care team to ensure all tasks are completed during your shift.

Responsibilities

• 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 and keeping them informed and involved in ongoing care decisions.
• Effectively deploying and supervising the care team to ensure all tasks are completed during duty periods and residents receive required care.
• Providing high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with over 100 homes across the country. We are committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where people can thrive and experience meaningful lives together.

About Avery

At Avery, we are not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—we are a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and empowering environment for employees.

Qualifications

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years’ experience with up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification.
• Display good interpersonal skills and the ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.
• Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

Compliance and notices

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a disclosure check.

Please note this role may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications and business needs.