Registered General Nurse
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Registered General Nurse – Braintree, Essex
Location:Riverdale Care Home, 65 Duggars Lane, Braintree, Essex
Hourly rate: £18.00 to £23.00 per hour, plus paid breaks and handover
Hours: 33 hours a week
Shifts: Day shifts with flexibility to cover occasional night shifts (7.45am to 8pm / 7.45pm to 8am)
Job type: Permanent
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We are looking for a compassionate and caring Registered General Nurse to join our family at Riverdale Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.
About the role:
- Look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents
- Support the Home Manager to effectively implement policies and procedures and ensure they are upheld at all times
- Ensure that the residents have access to key medical, social and other care workers as required
- Have full knowledge of and take responsibility to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures of the Department of Health and the company at all times
- Work in line with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines, NMC code of conduct and relevant legislation at all times
About you:
- The right to work in the UK
- Valid and current NMC registration and PIN
- Previous experience in elderly care is essential to be considered
- Strong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering person-centred care
- Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork abilities
- A compassionate and caring nature, a positive attitude and a flexible work ethic
Why work at Westgate?
- Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidays
- Reimbursement of NMC PIN renewal fees
- Revalidation portfolio programme support
- Support with retaining and developing clinical skills
- Opportunities for career advancement through the Westgate RN Professional Development Programme (RN led, 12-month programme)
- Registered Nurse representation at all levels throughout the organisation to support with professional development
- Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
- Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
- Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
- Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
- Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
- Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development