Job Description

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of

Bank Nurse

to join our team here at

Kirklands Care

based at our

Highfield House Care Home

in

Whitehaven.

We're looking for days and nights staff to work bank shifts with us.

Are you kind? Compassionate? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role where you will genuinely make a difference, everyday!

Pay

: We have an excellent pay rate of 23.50 an hour.

Contract

: We can offer you either days or nights on a zero hour bank contract.

Shift patterns:

7am to 7pm 7pam to 7am

We choose to work for us?

WE CARE ABOUT OUR STAFF AND REALLY TAKE OUR TIME TO GET TO KNOW YOU. COMPANY PENSION PROVIDE 2 UNIFORMS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARDS 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS EVENT TRAINING PAID FOR POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP - DO YOU WANT TO YOU WILL BE LOOKING AFTER THE MOST WONDERFUL PEOPLE THIS IS SUCH A REWARDING ROLE 'GOOD' CQC RATING EXCELLENT MANAGEMENT WHO WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT YOU

Who are we?

Welcome to Highfield House - our nursing and care home located in the beautiful coastal town of Whitehaven. Our highly qualified, experienced and compassionate team are ready and waiting to welcome you to the newest addition to the Kirklands family.

As soon as you arrive at Highfield House, you'll receive the warmest of welcomes. As the first facility in the Kirklands care group to also offer nursing care, you'll quickly become part of a wonderful family of residents, and staff who can provide the support you need to live comfortably and in dignity with us.

Highfield House provides residential care for up to 67 people of mixed physical and cognitive ability, as well as nursing care for a range of needs, including Dementia, Parkinson's disease and mental health issues.

We value our staff and will always seek to provide a happy work place. We know our jobs can get tough and together we will support each other through. We offer and support regular training and opportunity to develop and grow within the role.

Our ideal candidate:

Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills. Valid

NMC registration

as a Registered Nurse Previous experience working in a

care home

, nursing home, or similar elderly care setting is highly desirable. Strong

clinical assessment and decision-making skills

. Experience with

medication administration

and management in accordance with professional guidelines. Familiarity with

care planning and documentation

, including electronic care systems (e.g. Person Centred Software - PCS). Confidence in

managing a team of care staff

, delegating tasks, and leading by example. A solid understanding of

safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety regulations

in a care setting. Experience in supporting individuals with

dementia

, complex health conditions, or palliative care needs. Ability to

work independently

and adapt quickly to new environments or shifts. Excellent

communication and interpersonal skills

with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

Key responsibilities:

Providing high standards of clinical care

to residents in accordance with individual care plans.

Administering medication safely and accurately

, following best practices and company policies.

Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care needs

in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Monitoring residents' health and well-being

, responding to changes in condition and taking appropriate action.

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records

, including care plans, medication charts, and incident reports.

Liaising with families, GPs, and other healthcare professionals

to ensure effective communication and continuity of care.

Supporting and supervising care staff

, offering guidance and ensuring care delivery meets clinical standards.

Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

, including health and safety, infection control, and safeguarding.

Promoting dignity, independence, and the rights of residents

at all times.

Adapting to varying shifts and working patterns

, providing flexible support when the home requires it
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please

'APPLY'

now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.

We can't wait to hear from you.

Be sure to also check out our Instagram and Facebook pages to see what activities we've been up to recently, by searching 'Facebook - kirklandscare'

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 23.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

What experience do you have as a nurse in a care home setting? What location are you based please? Would you describe yourself as a kind and compassionate person who enjoys caring for people? Do you require sponsorship? Do you have a valid NMC pin?
Experience:

Nursing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: On the road