Job Ref: AUG1044
Branch: St Clare's Care Home
Location: St Clare's Care Home, Burgess Hill
Salary/Benefits: Basic night rate: £23.83 / Weekend hourly rate: £29.31 / Bank Holiday hourly rate: £35.75
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: 19:45 - 07: hours) / 20:45 - 07: hours)
Hours per week:
Posted date: 02/10/2025
Closing date: 01/11/2025
The Company
Here at Augustinian Care, St George's Park our community offer a unique working environment set within 250 acres of stunning gardens and farmland within an area out outstanding natural beauty, with views overlooking the South Downs. Conveniently located within 3 miles of Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath, we provide accommodation and/ or care to those aged 60 and over through our Retirement Village, Assisted Living Development, and two Care Homes.
Within our two purpose-built Care Homes we provide care, with nursing, for older people, our aim is to provide unique, high-quality care, enabling individuals to lead valued and fulfilled lives with the freedom to make their own choices. All of our staff take great pride in making a difference to the lives of our residents and their families, and many have been with us for considerable time; all are part of the Augustinian family.
We are large enough to offer our staff the support they need, but also small enough to care about each employee as an individual. You will have access to our excellent training programme, and we pride ourselves on a continuous improvement plan for all new and existing staff to ensure they have the ongoing knowledge, skills and commitment to become and continue to be a successful, valued member of our team.
Benefits
Our rates of pay are competitive, and our staff benefits are extensive and include free uniform, free meal, paid breaks and a free staff minibus service from both the Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath areas.
* Competitive remuneration
* Job security - Augustinian Care have been caring for the elderly for over 150 years
* Annual pay reviews
* Free uniform provided - For all care and ancillary positions
* Free staff transport - Mini bus pickups on specified routes
* Free on site secure parking
* DBS checks - Company funded checks
* Free meal - One free meal provided when on duty (hot for day shifts and Sandwiches on nights)
* Life Cover - based on a multiple of the last 12 months earnings at date of death
* Employee Assistance Programme including free, confidential, access to advice line and counselling
* Access to Blue Light Card – extensive range of discounts on many high street online brands/shops
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Referral Scheme - with generous rewards (TC's apply)
* Long service awards - Financial recognition of long service and commitment
* Paid sick leave (TC's apply)
* Some other staff benefits include: Staff massage chair, Company Summer Fete and Christmas Party, staff prize draws, various staff well-being talks
The Role
Staff Nurses play a vital role in delivering high-quality nursing care to our residents. Responsibilities include monitoring and responding to health needs, administering medication, conducting regular assessments to ensure comfort and safety, and managing emergency situations. You will also support and supervise care staff during the night shift, fostering a positive and professional working environment, while maintaining clear communication with day staff to ensure continuity of care.
In addition, our Nurses assess, plan, implement, and evaluate each resident's individual needs, creating personalised care plans and collaborating closely with the Care team to ensure these needs are met. You will liaise with GPs to support residents' health and ensure medications are administered accurately. Maintaining a clean, comfortable, and homely environment is essential, alongside providing personal care that supports both the physical and mental wellbeing of each resident.
Requirements
* You will need to be a professionally qualified Registered Nurse and hold a valid NMC Pin Registration.
* Previous experience of nursing in a Care Home environment is preferred, and knowledge of legislation and local authority is essential.
* Previous experience of supervising a team of staff is also required.
* All posts are subject to a clear enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references.
* Although it is no longer a legal requirement for staff working within CQC regulated Care Homes for Older Adult Care in England to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, in the best interests of our staff and residents, we have decided to keep it a mandatory requirement to work for our organisation. Therefore, we will need proof of your COVID Vaccination pass.
* You must have current valid right to work in the UK.
The Person
* As a qualified Staff Nurse you will be required to have previous experience within a Care setting and looking after residents with Dementia and additional needs.
* We are looking for someone who is able to communicate effectively with our Residents, families and colleagues alike.
* You will need to hold experience in supporting, guiding, training and developing staff.
* You will need to demonstrate the ability to act positively towards the implementation of change and promote the Homes' philosophy and ethos, forming a positive relationship with residents and creating a homely environmen
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St Clare's Care Home is one of two purpose-built care homes located in the grounds of St George's Park. The home offers the best in modern facilities combined with the traditional principles of care which has been offered by the Augustinian Sisters at St George's since 1868.