Registered Nurse (Nightshift)

Nursing - Almond Valley Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £22.00

Shift Type: Nightshift

Our brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home in Almondside, just outside Livingston's town centre in Edinburgh Western, will offer 66-beautifully designed bedrooms. This state-of-the-art residence is dedicated to providing exceptional care in a sophisticated and serene environment.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities to enhance the well-being of those in your care? If so, we want you to be part of our exceptional team!

At our home, we don’t just provide care; we create a vibrant community where our residents can thrive. As a Registered Nurse, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, delivering both clinical excellence and holistic care. You'll be more than just a Nurse"you’ll be a leader, a mentor, and a champion for dignity and respect.

What You'll Do

• Craft Personalized Care Plans: Collaborate closely with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals to design and implement care plans that are as unique as the individuals we serve.
• Ensure Accuracy: Observe daily interactions and conditions, ensuring all care documentation is precise, legal, and easily understood by the team.
• Lead with Confidence: Start each shift by organizing and guiding your team, ensuring everyone knows their role in delivering top-notch care.
• Facilitate Seamless Transitions: Oversee shift handovers, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care.
• Monitor Health: Perform routine observations and manage specific health needs, always with an eye on detail and safety.
• Administer Medications: Safely manage and administer medications, adhering strictly to MAR sheets and protocols.
• Build Relationships: Foster strong, trusting relationships with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals, addressing concerns with empathy and urgency.
• Promote Independence: Support residents in daily activities, encouraging autonomy while providing hands-on assistance as needed.
• Act on Feedback: Be responsive to team input, ensuring resident health and well-being are always prioritized.
• Champion Respect: Uphold the dignity and individuality of every resident, advocating for their needs and preferences.
• Encourage Engagement: Facilitate social interactions and activities, enriching the lives of residents and creating a vibrant community.
• Prioritize Safety: Maintain a vigilant eye on health and safety, ensuring a secure environment for all.
• Support Nutrition: Advocate for balanced nutrition and hydration, monitoring residents at risk of weight changes or dehydration.
• Respond to Emergencies: Be prepared to act swiftly in emergencies, utilizing the on-call system and reflective practices to continually improve our care.

About You

• You’re a Registered General or Mental Health Nurse (RGN or RMN) with an active NMC Nursing PIN.
• While care home experience is a plus, what really matters is your passion for care and your dedication to improving the lives of our residents.
• You have a natural ability to connect with people"residents, families, and colleagues alike"bringing warmth, understanding, and a calm, patient demeanour to every interaction.
• Communication is your superpower whether you’re talking with a resident about their needs, updating a family member, or guiding your care team, you do it with clarity, empathy, and respect.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

If you're ready to join a place where your skills are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive, we would love to hear from you. Together, let's create a home where everyone feels cared for, respected, and truly at home.

Apply Today and Be Part of Something Special!

Benefits

• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
• £22 per hour
• Contracted to 36 or 48 hours per week (3 or 4 nights) (8pm - 8am)
• Paid Breaks