Top Job Recruitment are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to work at a Residential Care Setting based in Northleach, Cheltenham.

The company provide the best residential, nursing, and palliative care in a lovely environment and aim to be one of the best homes in Gloucestershire.

If you are committed to ensuring that all residents receive security, support and dedicated care then this could be the role for you.

Job Role:

• To ensure that all residents have an opportunity to enjoy a friendly, homely and stimulating atmosphere within the home.
• To develop, implement and review care plans for each individual resident
• To complete medication administration documents
• To liaise with G.P’s for the review and dispensing of medication.
• To be aware of the homes and the local policies and procedures on Safeguarding, Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty
• To hold and attend the staff handover meetings
• To assist residents to access an adequate well-balanced diet, paying attention to food hygiene principles.
• To undertake administrative duties to include: Clinical care plans, Wound Care Charts & Observations, Medication Documentation and Referrals for Hospital Admissions.
• To participate in the teaching and supervision of new staff.
• To identify personal training needs.
• To ensure that communication between care staff and senior staff is maintained at all times
• To advise the Care Manager of supervision issues.
• To work effectively with and supervise volunteers.
• To ensure that staff remain alert and attentive to the needs of the residents throughout the night shift.
• To be aware of and answer emergency call alarm bells and to maintain hourly rounds of the building
• Must promote health, safety and security in line with policies and procedures and training.

Skills required:

• Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse
• A working knowledge of mental health issues is Desirable
• Experience working in a similar environment
• Be registered with an active NMC pin
• Have exceptional references

Whats in it for you?

• Ongoing training & Indepth induction
• Great development opportunities
• Exceptional pay benefits
• Good CQC and high quality care
• Excellent team work
• Pension scheme

Apply now, to join a  friendly and caring team that always deliver quality care