Description
Blair House in Billinghay is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join their team of 37.5 hours per week.
The home provides residential and nursing support for 27 males and females with a primary learning disability diagnosis.
As a registered nurse, you will be part of a compassionate team committed to the wellbeing of residents, using proven therapies to help them move forward with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
You will assist qualified staff with assessing and implementing individual patient care plans, undertake routine tasks and activities as directed, and facilitate wellbeing, dignity, and treatment of residents.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework
- Assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care with the patient and their carer/family
- Accurately observing and engaging with patients to assess need and evaluate progress
- Monitoring and reviewing Nursing Care plans
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
The role requires a qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) with 6-12 months of post-registration experience, active NMC registration, and completion of a preceptorship program.
Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests, and professional practices, along with evidence of continuing professional development.
A positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement, and quality are essential, as is the ability to develop and apply flexible and innovative approaches to practice.
Additionally, a minimum of six months’ post-registration experience within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care Environment is required, with evidence of continued professional development in the relevant field.
Benefits
We offer:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology, and Healthcare Cash Plan
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses