Registered Nurse - Nights

Avery Healthcare Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in the UK is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey. You will act as person in charge when required and ensure high standards of care for our residents.

Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration, with at least two years' experience. You will lead a care team, support families and GPs, and participate in ongoing learning within a compassionate, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience and up-to-date knowledge of care.
• Sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

Responsibilities

• Act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager when required.
• Observe instructions to act on behalf of the Manager and ensure high standards of care to residents.
• Distribute medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advise families of residents and GPs of changes in condition and involve them in ongoing care.
• Deploy and supervise staff within the care team to ensure tasks are completed and residents receive required care.
• Provide high standards of care through accurate assessment and planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Instruct and demonstrate care

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 at Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey.

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.