Registered Night Nurse in Didcot

About Us... Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission... Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all Staff Members contribute, to the best of their ability, to the efficient running of the care home and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the residents.
• General observations and support.
• Wound care.
• Lead and support your team, completing regular supervisions to assess and identify any training needs.
• Duties may include standing in for the Deputy Home Manager and/or the Home Manager in their absence.
• Report any ill health amongst residents and make requests for GP / Professional visits where necessary.
• Ensure that residents Care Plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with Clients, relatives and other Health Care Professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines & Company policy.
• Assess all aspects of residents’ care needs, and provide health supervision and direct Nursing care when required.
• Assess social and health care needs of new residents, and maintain ongoing assessment and review of all other residents.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that each resident within the Care Home has an individualised Care Plan. Resident Care Plans to be reviewed on a monthly basis, or more frequently as and when required, in accordance with NMC guidelines & Company policy.
• Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by the Home Manager.
• Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all relevant Staff Members at the end of each shift.
• Administer/Order/Store prescribed medicines and document the same in accordance with the Company’s procedure and NMC guidelines.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with resident’s personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship which exists with residents.
• Establish and maintain good communication with residents, relatives and with the multidisciplinary team. Provide administrative support when required.
• Adhere to all appropriate NMC guidelines / regulations.
• Maintain all logbooks and records as required by both the Registering Authority and the Directors of the Company.

The night shift is: 20:00 - 08:00

A few things we are looking for:

• Leadership/Passion: Having the ability to lead a team with a passion for hands on care, mentoring, coaching and motivating your care team to provide the highest quality care. Identifying training needs.
• People Management: Supportive and great at communicating. Able to adapt to different personalities within your team, and build and maintain strong working relationships, whilst sharing and demonstrating your own knowledge to your care team.
• Organisation/Process driven: Able to prioritise your time efficiently to ensure all documentation is kept up to date.
• Natural team player: Able to work well within the individual teams and not afraid to get stuck in.

Qualifications: Due to the nature of this role we need for you to hold a valid NMC License with a minimum of 1 year Nursing practice.

In Return we can offer:

• NMC pin renewal.
• Paid breaks.
• Free DBS/PVG check.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible pay.
• Paid Family Leave.
• A fantastic working environment.
• Free uniform.
• Professional training and ongoing career progression.