Lead Nurse in Newport

Are you a Senior Nurse looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, join the team at Reene House as a Lead Nurse and change lives for the better.

As a senior member of the nursing team, you will have experience within a similar setting from the NHS and/or Private Care. You will lead and guide a team of nurses to provide exceptional care. Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

What you will be doing

As a qualified RMN/RNLD you will provide a high profile, visible clinical leadership to the hospital wide nursing team. You will promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all service users, employees and visitors. You will ensure that standards of patient care are maintained at all times within the parameters of operational policies and governing legislation.

No two days are the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine. There are also career development opportunities, with a huge range of courses that will help you grow and succeed. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Other responsibilities:

• To actively promote multidisciplinary working.
• Participate in the Senior Nurse on call arrangement.
• Provide the Director of Nurses with relevant, accurate and timely information required for effective decision making.
• Leadership of Nursing Services ensuring highest possible professional standards.
• Management of resources within budget allocation.
• Supervision of senior nurses.
• Direct involvement in the preadmission assessment process.
• Direct customer and contract liaison in conjunction with the unit manager.
• Deputising for the Unit Manager.
• To comply with individual responsibilities of relevant legislation.

Things that you will have:

• RMN or RNMH.
• Post Graduate qualification at degree level relevant to healthcare.
• Management qualification (DMS or equivalent preferred).
• Registered Nurse RMN/RMNH.
• 7 years post qualification experience.
• Budgetary and financial management.
• Project management.
• 2 years operational Management at senior level.

Where you will be working

Location: Reene House, Lliswerry, Newport, Wales, NP19 0RJ. The service provides a setting that supports individuals to lead a full and valued life. Staff support each person to achieve as much independence as they can. Staff offer a maximum possible choice in activities of daily living and the team embrace diversity and each person’s own unique potential. The service provides a safe environment with dedicated nursing and support staff who work to maintain each person’s citizenship and cultural beliefs. All meals are provided, and special dietary requirements are catered for.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £38,881.
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts.
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind.
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be.
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time.
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future.
• Subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking.

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.