Job Description

Bank Nurse at Hillside Lodge

Salary:

23.50 per hour

Hours:

Bank - Zero hours

Shift Times:

As/when needed in the service, 12hr shifts (07:45-20:15 or 20:00-08:00)


Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring Bank Nurse who is ready to make a positive impact at Hillside Lodge, a modern purpose designed 60 bed care home situated in the beautiful West Sussex village of Pulborough. Hillside Lodge offers a range of services to support residents' physical, emotional, and social needs, including 24-hour nursing care.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.


We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

Assessing patients health and care needs and developing care plans
Administering medication and monitoring services users response
Providing nursing care, including wound care and palliative care
Liaising with other healthcare professionals to coordinate personalised care
Supporting service users with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
Providing emotional support to service users and their families
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
Working within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines to ensure high standards of care
Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
Participating in the induction and ongoing training of new staff members

Qualifications and Experience:

NMC Registered Nurse
Experience working in elderly care, including caring for patients with Alzheimer's and other dementia-related conditions
Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work independently and use own initiative
Commitment to continuing professional development

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? Apply now!