Registered Nurse
Nursing - Alexander House Care Home
Contract: Full Time and Part- Time
Salary: £21.50 Per Hour
Shift Type: Days & Nights Available
Contracted hours: 40
Our newly built care home is based in the charming suburb of Pinhoe, Exeter. We offer exceptional standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite care for 67 residents.
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities to enhance the well-being of those in your care? If so, we want you to be part of our exceptional team!
At our home, we don’t just provide care; we create a vibrant community where our residents can thrive. As a Registered Nurse, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, delivering both clinical excellence and holistic care. You'll be more than just a Nurse"you’ll be a leader, a mentor, and a champion for dignity and respect.
What You'll Do
* Craft Personalized Care Plans: Collaborate closely with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals to design and implement care plans that are as unique as the individuals we serve.
* Ensure Accuracy: Observe daily interactions and conditions, ensuring all care documentation is precise, legal, and easily understood by the team.
* Lead with Confidence: Start each shift by organizing and guiding your team, ensuring everyone knows their role in delivering top-notch care.
* Facilitate Seamless Transitions: Oversee shift handovers, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care.
* Monitor Health: Perform routine observations and manage specific health needs, always with an eye on detail and safety.
* Administer Medications: Safely manage and administer medications, adhering strictly to MAR sheets and protocols.
* Build Relationships: Foster strong, trusting relationships with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals, addressing concerns with empathy and urgency.
* Promote Independence: Support residents in daily activities, encouraging autonomy while providing hands-on assistance as needed.
* Act on Feedback: Be responsive to team input, ensuring resident health and well-being are always prioritized.
* Champion Respect: Uphold the dignity and individuality of every resident, advocating for their needs and preferences.
* Encourage Engagement: Facilitate social interactions and activities, enriching the lives of residents and creating a vibrant community.
* Prioritize Safety: Maintain a vigilant eye on health and safety, ensuring a secure environment for all.
* Support Nutrition: Advocate for balanced nutrition and hydration, monitoring residents at risk of weight changes or dehydration.
* Respond to Emergencies: Be prepared to act swiftly in emergencies, utilizing the on-call system and reflective practices to continually improve our care.
About You
* You’re a Registered General or Mental Health Nurse (RGN or RMN) with an active NMC Nursing PIN.
* While care home experience is a plus, what really matters is your passion for care and your dedication to improving the lives of our residents.
* You have a natural ability to connect with people"residents, families, and colleagues alike"bringing warmth, understanding, and a calm, patient demeanour to every interaction.
* Communication is your superpower whether you’re talking with a resident about their needs, updating a family member, or guiding your care team, you do it with clarity, empathy, and respect.
Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.
If you're ready to join a place where your skills are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive, we would love to hear from you. Together, let's create a home where everyone feels cared for, respected, and truly at home.
Apply Today and Be Part of Something Special!
Benefits
* £21.50 per hour
* Contracted to 40 hours per week
* Dayshift or Nightshift
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid DBS
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)