Registered Nurse (Long-Term Care) in Newcastle upon Tyne

At Weston County Health Services, we recognise the critical role our bedside caregivers play every day and we’re investing in you. We are currently offering competitive bonus opportunities for CNAs, LPNs, and RNs, including:

• Sign-On Bonuses for new hires
• Referral Bonuses for helping us grow our team
• Retention Bonuses to reward your commitment

For eligible roles, sign-on bonus opportunities include:

• CNA: up to $1,500 - 50% payment at hire and the remainder at 6 months
• LPN: up to $2,000 - 50% payment at hire and the remainder at 6 months
• RN: up to $3,000 - 50% payment at hire and the remainder at 6 months

These programs are designed to support strong staffing, reduce contract labour, and recognise the meaningful work happening at the bedside every day. If you’re looking for a place where your work is valued and rewarded, we’d love to meet you.

We are currently hiring for Full-Time RN to provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients on a daily basis and in a professional and compassionate manner. Weston County Manor prides itself in our excellent care of our wonderful residents. We strive to treat them like family!

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development (including scholarships and training)
• Paid Personal Leave (PPL): begins accruing after 90 days
• Health insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Dental and vision insurance begins the first day of the month following hire
• Life insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, short-term, and long-term disability

What You’ll Do:

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Weston County Health Services (WCHS)
• Delegates assignments and provides supervision for the support staff.
• Works with medical providers to ensure the quality of resident care.
• Submits incident/accident reports as required
• Maintains accurate, complete health care records and reports.
• Administers medications to residents and monitors them for side effects and reactions.
• Prescribes assistive medical devices and related treatments.
• Records resident vital signs and medical information.
• Orders medical diagnostic and clinical tests as required.
• Monitors, reports, and records symptoms or changes in resident conditions.
• Administers non-intravenous medications as required.
• Assesses, implements, plans, or evaluates resident nursing care plans.
• Modifies resident health treatment plans as indicated by resident conditions and responses.
• Answers resident calls promptly and determines the best course of action to support them.
• Provides physical support for residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed, toileting, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden residents as required.
• Ensures residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Obtaining a wide range of information regarding resident condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities as needed.
• Measures and records food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or charge nursing staff.
• Examines residents to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine.
• Reminds residents to take medication and nutritional supplements as required.
• Notes observations of resident behavior, including complaints or physical symptoms to charge nurses.

What We’re Looking For:

• Wyoming State Licensed Registered Nurse
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Exceptional knowledge of medical terminology and processes.
• Has and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Willing to take after-hours calls and work holidays and weekends, as assigned.

Weston County Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.