BANK NURSE AT NEW ELMCROFT - £23.50 PER HOUR

Contract: Bank - Zero hours
Working Hours: As/when needed - 12 hour shifts (07:45-20:15 or 20:00-08:00)
Shaw healthcare is looking for a Nurse to join the team in New Elmcroft in Shoreham by Sea. You will join a team that is fully committed to making a difference to the lives of those who we provide care for. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care to our service users and to provide the same standard of care that we would expect our own family members to receive. You will be using the latest care technology that will enable you to spend more time with the service users that you care for. New Elmcroft has an excellent reputation as highly valued provider of care. The needs of our service users are at the centre of all we do every single day.

ABOUT THE SERVICE:

New Elmcroft is a bright, spacious modern care home located in a quiet residential setting in Shoreham by Sea, close to Brighton and Worthing. The home provides 60 single en-suite bedrooms divided into 6 separate self-contained units each with its own lounge/dining area. The care of the individual is our highest priority. Each resident’s privacy and dignity is at the very heart of our philosophy and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Care Home Nurse to join our team in providing high-quality care to our elderly service users with conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s or other clinical diagnoses. The successful candidate will work closely with our team of care professionals to ensure that our service users receive the best possible care.

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

• 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