Registered Nurse - Bank

Shift Details: bank contract, hours may vary 

At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, supporting your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We will also reimburse the cost of your NMC renewal.  

We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as a Registered Nurse.  

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Your focus as a Registered Nurse will be to act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required and observe all instructions to act upon his/her behalf whilst you ensure high standards of care to our residents. 

Other responsibilities will include: 

• Undertaking nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions. 
• Advising families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition, which gives rise to concern and keeps them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care. 
• Responsibility for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive required care. 
• Providing high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning.  

ABOUT YOU  

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.  

Our ideal candidate must: 

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration. 
• Demonstrate a minimum 2 years’ experience and up to date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification. 
• Display good interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities. 
• Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application. 

ABOUT AVERY  

As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of ‘creating meaningful lives together’ is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.  

Please note this role will require: 

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. 
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.