Nurse

Job Title

Nurse

Contract Type

Full Time Day and Night

Location

Heatherfield Care Home, Lee Street, Cramlington NE23 7DP

Salary

Competitive

About The Role

We are seeking a Nurse to join our team at Heatherfield Care Home. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the daily operations of our care home, ensuring that residents receive exceptional care in a welcoming and nurturing environment. This is not just a job it\’s an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with both residents and staff while fostering a culture of excellence.

What We Offer

• Full training package
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual care plans for service users, and assist care staff in their responsibilities.
• Take responsibility for all clinical decisions.
• Carry out all nursing interventions professionally and in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct for nurses.
• Ensure all documentation is completed and evaluated as required by the care home in a timely manner and in accordance with the standards set by Prestwick Care and the NMC.
• Support the efficient running of the care home and help create an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of residents.
• Interact with residents to ensure that their healthcare needs are being met and resolve any issues appropriately.
• Order, receive, store, administer (or support to self-administer), and dispose of medication in line with Prestwick Care policy.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents\’ personal and financial affairs, avoiding any abuse of the privileged relationship that exists.
• Ensure the care home operates in accordance with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Implement and initiate induction training for all staff members.
• Be on call for advice or action in any emergencies that arise out of hours.
• Adhere to and assist with the implementation of all HR policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external professionals such as social workers, GPs, and other healthcare providers.
• Assist the Home Manager with all aspects of running the home.
• Take responsibility for the running of the home in the Home Manager\’s absence.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong care home experience
• First-level nurse qualification
• Previous management or supervisory experience
• Team player
• Satisfactory DBS check