Registered Nurse - Nights

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorlands Lodge Care Home, operated by Avery Healthcare Group, seeks a night-shift Registered Nurse to cover for the Manager when needed and supervise care staff while delivering clinical tasks such as medication, dressings and tube feeding.

The role requires current NMC registration, a First Level qualification, and at least two years’ experience, with a DBS check. You will keep families and GPs updated on changes in condition and plan care accordingly.

Qualifications

• First Level qualification is required.
• Post-basic studies or qualification relevant to nursing.

Responsibilities

• Act as person in charge and cover for the Manager when required.
• Undertake nursing tasks including medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and chronic condition management.
• Advise families and GPs of changes in condition and involve them in care decisions.
• Deploy and supervise care staff to ensure residents receive required care.
• Carry out accurate assessment and care planning.
• Maintain high standards of care for residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Instruct and demonstrate care

Care planning knowledge

Education

First Level qualification

Post-basic studies/qualification

Job description

A night-shift Registered Nurse post at Moorlands Lodge Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group. The nurse covers for the Manager when needed, supervising care staff while delivering clinical tasks such as medication, dressings and tube feeding. The role also involves keeping families and GPs updated on changes in condition and planning care. Fit depends on current NMC registration, a First Level qualification, two years' experience and a DBS check.

What the job involves

• Act as person in charge and cover for the Manager when required
• Undertake nursing tasks including medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic conditions
• Advise families of residents and GPs of concerning changes in condition, keeping them involved in care choices
• Deploy and supervise care staff so that tasks are completed and residents receive required care
• Carry out accurate assessment and care planning
• Ensure high standards of care for residents

What’s required

Qualifications

• First Level qualification
• Relevant post-basic studies or qualification

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience with up-to-date knowledge of care

Skills & knowledge

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities
• Sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Learning and development opportunities throughout the career
• DBS check cost met by the employer