Job Introduction
Avante Care & Support is a Registered Charity supporting over 1000 older people through our registered nursing and dementia care homes and home care services.
We are proud to be a well-established not-for-profit organisation, with an experienced and skilled workforce. We are committed to making a positive difference to both individuals and their loved ones through individualised support and guidance.
We are looking for Registered General Nurses to join our residential home, Barnes Lodge, in Tonbridge, Kent. Positions available for Days or Nights, including working alternate weekends, Relief/Bank Nurses, and both Full and Part-Time roles.
Requirements: You must be a NMC Pin Holder and have previous experience.
Job Summary
Provide hands-on nursing services and manage clinical interventions, directing Health Care Assistants for personal care and minor clinical procedures. Contribute to the success of the home by organising and managing staff to deliver high standards of nursing and social care for residents. Deputise for the Nurse Manager and Registered Home Manager when required. Ensure staff under your supervision provide care aligned with Avante’s Philosophy of Care, based on the Eden Alternative, in a homely environment, following all organisational policies, procedures, work instructions, and relevant nursing protocols.
Main Responsibilities and Duties
1. Lead and promote a caring and stimulating environment through clinical leadership and nursing practice, addressing the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of residents using person-centred approaches.
2. Ensure each Service User receives nursing care tailored to their individual assessed needs, clearly documented in the care plan, in accordance with Avante Care and Support standards.
3. Provide leadership to Health Care Assistants in delivering clinical and social care interventions using a person-centred approach.
4. Collaborate with the Nurse Manager/Registered Home Manager and other professionals to provide appropriate nursing and social care to Service Users.
Benefits of Joining Us
* Highly competitive rates of pay
* DBS check at no cost to you
* Pension contributions
* Free uniform
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme
* Training & Development opportunities
* Access to virtual GPs, physiotherapy, and counselling services 24/7
* Employee of the Month & Sparkle Awards
* Flexible working patterns
* Discounts at over 800 retailers
* A friendly, supportive team environment
Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures, which will be completed upon successful application. All applications will be handled individually in accordance with our policies and organisational requirements.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Due to high application volumes, we do not notify unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage. Thank you for your interest in joining Avante Care & Support.
Additional Information
* Salary: To be discussed
* Frequency: To be discussed
* Job Reference: To be provided
* Contract Type: To be discussed
* Job Category: Nursing
* Service/Department: Residential Care
* Location: Barnes Lodge, Tonbridge, Kent
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