Nurse
Prestwick Care is a successful family-run business. We are a top care home provider based in the North East of England, and we are currently recruiting for a Nurse to work in our care home Heatherfield Care Home .
Job Title: Nurse
Contract Type: Full Time Day and Night
Location: Heatherfield Care Home, Lee Street, Cramlington NE23 7DP
Salary: Competitive
About the Role We are seeking a Nurse to join our team at Heatherfield Care Home. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the daily operations of our care home, ensuring that residents receive exceptional care in a welcoming and nurturing environment. This is not just a job its an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with both residents and staff while fostering a culture of excellence.
What We Offer
Full training package
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount card for our leisure sites
Key Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual care plans for service users, and assist care staff in their responsibilities.
Take responsibility for all clinical decisions.
Carry out all nursing interventions professionally and in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct for nurses.
Ensure all documentation is completed and evaluated as required by the care home in a timely manner and in accordance with the standards set by Prestwick Care and the NMC.
Support the efficient running of the care home and help create an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of residents.
Interact with residents to ensure that their healthcare needs are being met and resolve any issues appropriately.
Order, receive, store, administer (or support to self-administer), and dispose of medication in line with Prestwick Care policy.
Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents personal and financial affairs, avoiding any abuse of the privileged relationship that exists.
Ensure the care home operates in accordance with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
Implement and initiate induction training for all staff members.
Be on call for advice or action in any emergencies that arise out of hours.
Adhere to and assist with the implementation of all HR policies and procedures.
Liaise with external professionals such as social workers, GPs, and other healthcare providers.
Assist the Home Manager with all aspects of running the home.
Take responsibility for the running of the home in the Home Managers absence.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong care home experience
First-level nurse qualification
Previous management or supervisory experience
Team player
Satisfactory DBS check
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