Registered Nurse - Nights

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Registered Nurse. The role involves managing high standards of care for residents, supervising a care team, and ensuring effective communication with families and health professionals. Ideal candidates will have a First Level qualification, current NMC registration, and at least two years of experience in nursing. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage medication distribution and chronic condition care.
• Supervise care team and provide necessary care.
• Inform families and GPs of patient condition changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medication administration

Care planning

Supervisory skills

Education

First Level qualification

Current NMC Registration

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. They aim to offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Job responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse at Avery Healthcare, you will act as the person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required and observing instructions to act on their behalf. Your focus will be on ensuring high standards of care for residents, including undertaking nursing tasks such as medication distribution, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding, and management of chronic medical conditions. You will advise families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition, supervise the care team, and provide high-quality care through accurate assessment and planning.

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We 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 are 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 looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our award-winning team.

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 observing all instructions to act upon their behalf while ensuring 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.
• Providing effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring tasks are completed during the duty period 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 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. 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.

Requirements and disclosures

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.

Location and employer

Employer: Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address: Avery Healthcare, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 2TA

Contact: Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. –
Website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/