Senior Registered Nurse – Lead Care & Team Oversight

Avery Healthcare Group; Hindhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS cost covered

Job summary

Registered Nurse position at Moorlands Lodge Care Home in Hindhead under the Avery Healthcare Group. You will act as person in charge, lead a care team, and ensure high standards of care while covering for the Manager as needed.

Key duties include administering medications, wound care, catheterisation, and tube feeding, while keeping families and GPs informed of changes. You will supervise staff and contribute to care planning with a compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, 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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

Care delivery

Chronic condition management

Education

First Level qualification

NMC Registration

Job description

Registered Nurse position at Moorlands Lodge Care Home in Hindhead under the Avery Healthcare Group. You will act as person in charge, lead a care team, and ensure high standards of care while covering for the Manager as needed.

Key duties include administering medications, wound care, catheterisation, and tube feeding, while keeping families and GPs informed of changes. You will supervise staff and contribute to care planning with a compassionate approach.