Registered Nurse - Days

The Brendoncare Foundation ,
Winchester, Hampshire

Overview

Job Description

You're not just a Nurse And we're not just another nursing home You are not just a nurse to the people that live in our homes; you are the extension of their family, their friend, their confidante, their reassurance, their entertainment and most importantly the enabler of their independence and choice. Brendoncare Park Road is our popular nursing home in a quiet area of Winchester which provides nursing care for up to 40 residents, enabling them to live independent, happy and fulfilling lives. Who are you? We are seeking experienced nurses who share our passion for excellent dementia care and can demonstrate professionalism and energy in the home. We are looking for somebody who: * Has a valid NMC PIN * Has previous experience of working with the elderly / dementia * Is conversant with the NMC Code * Is a competent computer user * Is a good communicator, written and verbally * Is able to manage and motivate the care team What will I be doing? As a nurse with us, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: * Acting as the Named Nurse for a group of residents, and developing and updating person -centred Care Plans for them; * Dispensing and administering medication in accordance with prescriptions; * Liaising with departmental heads to ensure residents maintenance, catering and housekeeping needs are accommodated; * Organising and supervising the work of the Care Team including induction of new members of the team; * Providing a comprehensive handover at shift change to ensure seamless care is provided. What can we offer? We offer a competitive rate of 19.00 per hour as well as paid breaks, free meals on duty, a free initial DBS check, free uniform and a commitment to further training and development. Whether you are newly qualified, have been working within the NHS or the private sector, your nursing skills are in demand and we would love to hear from you.