Senior Staff Nurse

Jupiter Recruitment; Dundonald; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Company Pension Scheme

Friendly Working Environment

Career development opportunities

Full time and part time opportunities

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is assisting an exceptional care home in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to recruit an experienced Lead Nurse. You will lead a team, create care plans and risk assessments, and ensure medicines management complies with regulations.

The post is full-time, 39 hours per week, with a salary up to £45,630 per annum (£22.50 per hour). A Registered Nurse with an active NMC pin is essential, with a passion for elderly care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse with active NMC Pin.
• Experience delivering nursing care in elderly health care settings.
• Ability to lead a team and participate in governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff to deliver exceptional care.
• Produce care plans and risk assessments with regulatory understanding.
• Oversee medicine management and maintain resident documentation.
• Make timely decisions and guide team members using clinical skills.
• Mentor staff in line with the NMC Code and best practices.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Clinical governance

Dementia care

Nursing leadership

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC Pin)

Job description

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Nurse to work in an exceptional care home based in the Belfast, Northern Ireland area. You will be working with one of UK's leading health care providers

This is an excellent care home that offers intermediate care as an alternative to a hospital stay, with a strong focus on helping residents regain their confidence and independence

As a Lead Nurse your key responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of care staff to deliver exceptional care
• Producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments, with an understanding of regulatory frameworks
• Maintain accurate documentation and resident records whilst incorporating the use of modern technology
• Overseeing all aspects of medicine management on your shift in accordance with company policies and current legislation
• Responsible for making decisions in a timely manner
• Utilising your clinical skills to provide guidance and support to all team members
• Making decisions and taking action in a timely manner
• Supporting, guiding, teaching and mentoring others in line with the NMC Code, following its guidance at all times

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of delivering nursing care within elderly health care sector
• People Management experience
• Experience of participating in quality and clinical governance programmes, including audit and care services
• Dementia unit nursing experience
• Ability to lead a team of care staff
• Passionate about delivering great care and supporting the residents and their families
• A team player who engages well with others

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with an active NMC Pin**

The successful Lead Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £22.50 per hour and the annual salary is up to £45,630 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 39 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Ongoing personal development plan and career progression
• Company Pension Scheme
• Friendly Working Environment
• Free Enhanced Access Ni Check and uniform
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Full time and part time opportunities

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