Registered Nurse - Nights

This role is for an experienced Registered Nurse to work nights at Agincare's Tower Bridge Care Home in Southwark, London. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to the residents, as well as leading and mentoring a team of care staff.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nurse at Agincare's Tower Bridge Care Home, you will be responsible for delivering compassionate and person-centered care to the residents. This will involve assisting with personal care, administering and recording medication, monitoring residents' health and well-being, and liaising with healthcare professionals and family members. You will also be required to lead and mentor a team of care staff, ensuring that the residents' clinical needs are met. The successful candidate will have a valid NMC registration, recent clinical experience, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of older adults.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-run business that has been providing high-quality care services since 1986. With over 4,500 team members and over 100 locations across England, Agincare is one of the largest care providers in the UK. The company is committed to supporting care leavers and offers a guaranteed interview to those who meet the criteria.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced nurse looking for a change? Or a newly qualified nurse looking to take your first steps into residential services? Come and join the Agincare family as a Registered Nurse (Nights)

Where you'll be working

• Tower Bridge Care Home, Southwark, London

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £22.32 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000*
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• A valid, in date NMC pin without restrictions to practice
• Evidence of recent clinical CPD
• Experience working in a care home setting is preferable, but not essential
• 44 hours per week on night shifts

A day in the life of a Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for motivating, mentoring and developing a team of care staff in ensuring that the residents' clinical needs are attended to. You will be organised and ready to adapt to challenges, and you will have the expertise you need to provide professional, safe, high quality care and support.

Responsibilities will include

• Assisting residents with personal care in accordance with their individual care plans
• Liaising with care home management, family members, social workers, medical professionals and the resident themselves in ensuring the care provision meets their individual requirements and making recommendations based on changes in care need.
• Administering and recording medication safely in line with company policy
• Monitoring resident nutrition and hydration and taking steps to update nutrition plans with any revised dietary requirements.
• Monitoring residents for risks around pressure wounds and any abnormalities regarding toilet output.
• Participating in, and promoting resident activities.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration without any restrictions to practice
• Minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK
• Evidence of recent clinical CPD
• Previous experience in a care home setting preferred but not essential

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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