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Location: Dark Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse Associate (RNA) to join our healthcare team at our nursing home for elderly residents, specialising in long-term conditions and end-of-life care. As an RNA, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other senior healthcare professionals, supporting the delivery of high-quality, person‑centred care to residents with complex and long-term health conditions, as well as those requiring palliative and end‑of‑life care. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting in assessments, administering treatments, and ensuring the safety, comfort, and dignity of residents in line with NMC guidelines.
About The Role
As an RNA, you will provide direct nursing care to elderly residents with long‑term conditions, complex needs, and those in the later stages of life. You will work closely with the healthcare team to ensure that residents receive appropriate care that meets their physical, emotional, and psychological needs. You will assist in the assessment and development of individualized care plans, ensuring that these plans address the specific needs of each resident, particularly those requiring palliative and end‑of‑life care.
Key Responsibilities
* Medication administration, ensuring that prescribed treatments are followed and documented according to NMC standards, while monitoring for side effects or reactions.
* Conducting clinical procedures, such as wound care, catheter care, and blood pressure monitoring.
* Managing long‑term conditions like diabetes, COPD, dementia, and heart disease, while ensuring residents are comfortable and their dignity is upheld.
* Providing education and support to residents and their families, offering information about managing chronic conditions, care options, and advanced care planning.
* Collaborating closely with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, physiotherapists, and social workers, to ensure holistic care.
* Ensuring all care practices comply with legal and regulatory requirements and NMC guidelines.
* Engaging in continuous professional development (CPD) to stay up‑to‑date with best practices in long‑term and end‑of‑life care.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
To be eligible for this role, you will have completed an accredited Nursing Associate programme (or equivalent qualification) and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse Associate. Previous experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in a care home, hospital, or community‑based care environment, is highly preferred. A background in working with elderly residents and those with long‑term conditions, dementia, or palliative care needs is advantageous.
Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and demonstrate understanding of NMC guidelines are essential.
Key Personal Attributes
Compassionate, empathetic, patient‑centred approach; attentive to complex needs; strong attention to detail; high clinical standards; collaborative with healthcare team; adaptable, resilient; commitment to CPD and ethical care practices.
Working Conditions
May involve working shifts, including evenings, weekends, and nights. Based in a care home environment; required to provide care for residents across stages of long‑term conditions, including end of life. Requires flexibility and responsiveness.
Skills Needed
Clinical nursing skills, medication management, assessment, communication, teamwork, flexibility, resilience, CPD engagement.
About the Company
Constantia Healthcare Group is a small yet robust organisation caring for people with age‑related needs and complex care and support requirements. We ensure that the person we care for is at the centre of everything we do and support our colleagues thoroughly.
Company Culture
Built on compassion, dignity, and professional excellence. Person‑centred approach, trust, open communication, ongoing training, and 24/7 support.
Required Criteria
Registered Nurse
Desired Criteria
Not specified.
Closing Date
Thursday 27th November, 2025
Contract Type
Full‑time
Salary
£15.00 Hourly
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