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Senior Nurse

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Senior Nurse – Nursing Home

37.5 hours per week | Day shifts | 1 supernumerary day included | Permanent

 

Our client, a well-established nursing home, is looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Nurse to join their dedicated team and make a real difference to the lives of older adults in their care.

 

This is a 37.5-hour-per-week post covering day shifts, with one supernumerary day built in to support your transition and ongoing professional development.

 

You will blend skilled clinical care with a warm, person-centred approach, helping this nursing home's residents feel truly at home in surroundings designed around comfort, wellbeing and independence.

 

What They Are Looking For

  • Registered Nurse (RGN / RMN) with a valid NMC PIN
  • Demonstrable experience in older adult care
  • Previous experience within a nursing home setting - highly desirable
  • Senior nursing experience with supervisory or leadership responsibilities
  • Strong communication skills and a compassionate, resident-centred approach
  • Commitment to delivering consistently high standards of care

 

Employee Benefits

  • Training and support with revalidation
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Employee recognition programme

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a team of care staff, providing clinical guidance and support on shift
  • Carry out and oversee comprehensive assessments of residents' health, care needs and wellbeing
  • Develop, implement and regularly review individualised care plans in line with residents' needs and preferences
  • Administer and manage medications safely in accordance with NMC standards and home policies
  • Monitor residents' conditions and respond promptly and appropriately to any changes
  • Liaise with GPs, healthcare professionals and families to ensure a holistic approach to care
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records and documentation
  • Promote a culture of dignity, respect and person-centred care at all times
  • Support the wider management team in upholding regulatory and CQC compliance standards

 

Reference: WILL227671/DN-MW

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