About the job

Nurse at Burleys Wood

Salary: £24.32 per hour

Hours: 24.5hrs per week

Shift Times: Two shifts p/w on 4 week Rota Monday-Friday (occasional weekend), day shifts 07:45-20:00 with occasional nights 19:45-08:00

Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring Nurse who is ready to make a positive impact at Burleys Wood, a modern care home providing elderly frail nursing and residential dementia care. We have 60 single ensuite bedrooms divided into 6 separate self-contained units, each with its own lounge/dining area.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.

We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics

We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.

We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

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

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