Great job opportunity for a Staff Nurse to work in a well established 60-bed care home based in Newry. The home provides residential, nursing, respite, and palliative care. The home provides a varied programme of activities for residents. The recreation and activities team oversee everything from picnics and film club, to beauty afternoons and singing.

If you are self-motivated, strong communicator and influencer skills Staff Nurse then this is a perfect role for you. 

The successful candidate will receive an excellent salary of £14.75 per hour plus other great benefits.

JOB PURPOSE :                                                    
To prescribe, deliver and supervise the execution of excellent standards of care in accordance with our policies and procedures; To lead a care team promoting rehabilitation and independence, together with dignity and respect, such that the lives of our residents is as they would wish it, and choose it, to be. 

Key Responsibilities

·         Ensure the highest possible standards of care, assessing residents' needs and wishes, and developing services to enhance their quality of life.

·         Champion appropriate independence and personal choice; developing, reviewing and updating care plans to meet our residents physical, social and psychological needs.

·         Ensure all elements of resident experience are positive, from admission to discharge.

·         Participate knowledgably and professionally to all inspection visits, ensuring your team is ready at all times to do the same.

·         Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and best practice guidelines – identify, investigate and resolve risks proactively.

·         .Attend relevant meetings both internal and external; attend regular team meetings and monthly appraisals with line manager.

Key Experience and Knowledge - (Desirable)

Experience of delivering nursing care within elderly health care sector

People Management experience

Experience of participating in quality and clinical governance programmes

Reference ID: 2362

To be considered for this role you must be Registered Nurse and must be registered with the NMC

For more information please call Beth Collin on 01216380567 or send your CV to [email protected]