Registered Nurse - Nights

NHS; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for night shifts in Newcastle under Lyme. You will supervise the care team and ensure high-quality care for residents, undertaking various nursing tasks. Candidates should have a First Level qualification, current NMC Registration, and a minimum of 2 years experience. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of residents and work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in nursing.
• Ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of care supported by relevant post-basic studies.

Responsibilities

• Act as person in charge, observing all instructions.
• Undertake nursing tasks including medication distribution and catheterisation.
• Coordinate and supervise the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Care planning knowledge

Supervision skills

Education

First Level qualification

Current NMC Registration

Job description

This is a permanent role as a Registered Nurse - Nights at Avery Healthcare in Newcastle under Lyme. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to residents, acting as the person in charge and supervising the care team during the night shift.

Main duties

• Act as the person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required and observing all instructions to act on their behalf while ensuring high standards of care for residents.
• Undertake nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advise families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition, keeping them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care.
• Coordinate and supervise the care team to ensure all tasks are completed during the duty period and residents receive the required care.
• Provide 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 a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery Healthcare is a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Job responsibilities

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. 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. If this sounds like the place for you, we\'d love to hear from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

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. 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. 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 their behalf while 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 the 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:

• ADBS 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 needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you must hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration. You should also demonstrate a minimum of 2 years\' experience and up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualifications. Additionally, you should display good interpersonal skills and the ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities, as well as sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.