Registered General Nurse - Bank
Hours of work: Covering annual leave and sickness
Rate of Pay: £21.68 an hour
Runwood Homes is one of the UK’s largest residential elderly care providers recently placed in the top 20 care home groups in the uk. The Group operates 76 homes in England and Northern Ireland under three brands, Runwood Senior Living, Sanders Senior Living and Kathryn Homes (Northern Ireland only).
Runwood Homes Group invests heavily in internal, external, and e-training programmes for our staff at every level. As we move forward our reputation for providing innovative care for people living with dementia continues to grow.
It takes a truly special person, with inspirational passion and a kind nature to make a real difference to the lives of others. Our skilled and motivated teams are truly dedicated in every aspect of their important and highly valued roles to ensure that an excellent residential care service is continuously provided.
Every team member understands that our residents are individuals with their own rich life histories and interesting stories to tell, and by joining us, you will have the wonderful opportunity to give your time and attention to them.
As a Registered Nurse with Runwood Homes, professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Your role will entail planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence.
You will get to know our residents and their families – helping to ensure that truly personalised care is delivered.
You will need to be an excellent qualified nurse and experience in a care home environment is desirable but not essential as full support is given. You will be responsible for administering prescribed medicines in accordance with company's and NMC guidelines, apply surgical dressings and give other forms of treatment. You will assess all aspects of each Resident's care needs, deal with any medical emergencies that may arise, whilst maintaining accurate records and ensuring that each Resident has an individualised Care Plan. The role of Registered Nurse also includes delivering clinical excellence in a professional manner through direct Nursing care whilst effectively leading and supervising a multidisciplinary team responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care.
The successful candidate will have a kind, caring, and calm approach, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with Residents, relatives, and colleagues.
Experience / Qualification:
NMC Registered
Prior experience as a Registered Nurse
Excellent Communication skills
Have excellent skills and knowledge of the job role
Benefits:
1. Employee Assistance Programme offering support and counselling in a number of different categories which is available to both you and your immediate family.
2. Welcome Handshake Payment
3. Access to thousands of discounts through schemes such as;
4. Blue light card
5. Concerts for carers
6. Discounts for carers
7. Free DBS Check
8. 28 days annual leave
9. Pension scheme