Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group are looking for an exceptional Staff Nurse to join our team at our Blenham House Nursing Home, Edinburgh in Sighthill. This post is day shift either 24.50 hrs or 36.75 hrs per week split over 2 or 3 days, working alternative weekends. The shift pattern is 07.45 – 21.00.
***£21.75 per hour, £1500 joining bonus, overtime at time plus 33%, enhanced sick pay scheme, recommend a friend bonus and a great working environment with development potential ***
With a reputation for quality care delivery for the elderly since 1985, Randolph Hill is the perfect place to build your career whilst delivering exceptional care.
We understand the challenges for Nurses and Randolph Hill Nurses enjoy the time and support required to care for our residents. Our Nurses have plenty of autonomy with full support from an experienced management team.
We welcome applications from all Registered Nurses. Both full or part time posts available within one of our nursing homes.
Job Purpose
To provide professional clinical nursing to all residents whilst delivering strong leadership, abiding by the NMC’s code of professional conduct and supporting the Home Manager in the daily running of the Nursing Home.
Main Responsibilities
* To promote the highest standards of Nursing care within the home.
* To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors.
* To supervise and support junior staff where appropriate through effective leadership.
* In the absence of the Home Manager to delegate daily workload, ensuring efficient and cost effective use of manpower.
* To set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour.
* To maintain correctly written records and individual care plans as required by the company and statutory bodies.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Minimum of 6 -12 months post graduate experience, gained within any care of the elderly setting, whether this be nursing home, hospital or community based. We are also keen to hear from newly qualified Nurses.
* Experience of working with elderly people with dementia delivering clinical support in this area.
* Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team.
* Ability to provide advice and guidance to internal staff, residents and their relatives in a sensitive manner.
* The ability to problem solve and manage a diverse range of situations effectively within a nursing home setting.
* Strong oral and written communication skills especially report writing, and care planning.
* Being able to deal with a variety of complex issues and respond appropriately.
Our Organisation
At Randolph Hill, we have enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality care provision since 1985. Our homes are well run with positive care inspectorate grades. Randolph Hill are committed to quality and are look for like-minded people who wish to progress their career with us.
What do our Staff say?
“It is important to me to be treated as a person and not just a number. This is achieved at Randolph Hill when the senior management team make an effort to get to know all the staff employed in all the homes.”
“I have always had better job satisfaction when employed by a smaller company in comparison to larger care home providers.”
“The rate of pay is competitive for the area.”
“I enjoy the experience of caring for my residents and feel satisfied when I am able to make a difference in a resident’s quality of life.”
Applying from outside the UK?
From time to time we offer sponsorship to nurses who are not living in the UK just now but are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and who must have the correct documentation in place to come to the UK to work as a nurse.
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