Senior Registered Nurse – Wanstead, East London

Location: Chestnut Manor Care Home, 63 Cambridge Park, London, E11 2PR

Hourly Rate: £23.00 to £24.00 per hour, plus paid handover

Hours: 39 hours per week  

Shifts: 7.45am to 8pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday

Job type: Full time, permanent  

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Registered Nurse to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis at our luxury care home in Wanstead, East London. 

As Senior Registered Nurse, you will take responsibility alongside the Home Manager for ensuring high standards of professional practice which meet the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents.

You will act as a quality assurance champion, working with staff and residents to pioneer best practice and outcomes within the home.

What’s in it for you?

The Butterfly Benefits:

• Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)
• Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee of the month
• Team social events
• Staff wellness fund
• Loyalty and long-service awards

Employment Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Comprehensive induction with free training and development

About the role:

• Lead and manage a team of nurses and healthcare assistants in providing care to our residents
• Develop and implement individualised care plans for residents, ensuring that care is delivered in line with best practices
• Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, wound care and clinical assessments
• Monitor the health and well-being of residents, identifying any changes in condition and responding accordingly
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory standards and policies, including those related to infection control and health & safety
• Act as a point of contact for residents and their families, addressing concerns and providing support
• Mentor and supervise junior nursing staff, providing ongoing training and professional development
• Conduct regular audits of care plans, medication administration and resident records to maintain the highest standards of care
• Work closely with the Home Manager to ensure seamless day-to-day operations

About you:

• Qualification as a Registered General Nurse with a current and valid NMC pin number
• Proven nursing experience within a care home setting is desirable, however not essential
• Good written communication skills and the ability to lead a team
• A compassionate and caring nature, a positive attitude and a flexible work ethic

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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