At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to elderly residents and lead a dedicated nursing team.
- Company: Join Handsale Ltd, a family-owned healthcare company with over 35 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 28 days holiday, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and exciting career progression opportunities await you!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of elderly residents while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be NMC registered and ideally experienced in elderly and dementia care.
The predicted salary is between 24.51 - 24.51 £ per hour.
We are actively hiring for professional and experienced Registered Nurse to join our night team. This care home is located in Nailsea, Somerset. This role is 36hrs/week as per rota. Flexibility to work as per rota is required.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- To promote independence & improve mobility in the elderly & dementia residents
- To lead, motivate and mentor your staff team, deliver guidance, training and development opportunities to ensure work practices are safe and conform to standards
- Focus not only on the physical ailments associated with aging, but also with mental impairments
- Identify clients care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual residents and other relevant persons
- Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by the Home Manager
- Ensure that Clients Care Plans are completed and maintained and in accordance with NMC guidelines & Company policy
- Administer prescribed medicines and document the same in accordance with the Company’s procedure and NMC guidelines
- To ensure the correct ordering, storage and administration of drugs in accordance with clients requirements, medical and pharmaceutical agencies
- Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Client within the Care home has an individualised Care Plan & Client Care Plans are reviewed
- Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all relevant Staff Members at the end of each shift
- Adhere to all appropriate NMC guidelines / regulations
- To participate, promote and engender the quality culture of Handsale Care Group by adhering to Quality Assurance Systems
Qualifications and Skills:
- Qualified and registered with the NMC as (RGN/RMN/RNLD)
- Ideally experienced in an elderly and dementia care environment
- Confident in all areas of care planning and delivery
- Able to work a flexible shift pattern
- Satisfactory CRB / DBS checks
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
- Competitive pay (plus annual pay reviews)-£24.51 per hour + £2.00 enhanced rate for hours worked above FT contracted (as per policy)
- Exciting opportunities for career progression
- Mental Health First Aiders within the workplace
- An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce upon completion of a years service
- Care for Leadership Management Training Programme growing and enhancing your Leadership Skills
- Ongoing Training and Development that include nationally recognised qualifications
- Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme subject to policy
- Pension contributions
About Handsale Ltd:
Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates five Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family-owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 35+ years of experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 372 beds and employs over 457 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that - a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves.
Silver Trees Care:
The home caters 60 residents and offers Nursing and Residential care. We care for elderly and frail people including Cancer Care, Colitis & Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Hearing Impairment, Huntington's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease and Stroke. Facility & Services we offer are Palliative Care, Day Care, Respite Care, Convalescent Care, and Separate EMI Unit.
Registered Nurse (Nights) - Silver Trees employer: Handsale ltd
Handsale Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for Registered Nurses at Silver Trees in Nailsea, Somerset. With a strong focus on employee growth through ongoing training and leadership programmes, competitive pay, and a commitment to mental health support, Handsale ensures that its staff are well-equipped to provide the highest quality of care. The family-owned ethos fosters a sense of community, making it a rewarding place to work for those dedicated to enhancing the lives of elderly residents.
