Job summary
Position:Registered Nurse (RGN/ RMN/ RNLD)
Care home:FernwoodLocation:239 Knowsley Lane, Knowsley, L36 8ELContract type:24 to 48 hour contracts available - Day and night shifts (must be flexible)Rate:£21.00 per hour (up to £48,000 per annum FTE)
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a forward-thinking and growing provider in a brand new home!Join us as our new Registered Nurse at Fernwood care home in Knowsley.
When open, Fernwood will support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities. The new care home, located on Knowsley Lane, will open January 2024.
This is an incredibly exciting time to join a brand new team, you will be part of the journey from the very beginning, giving you a real opportunity to make your mark.
As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll be empowered to really make a difference.
Our high staffing levels give you the time to provide truly person-centred nursing care, with a supportive team around you.
And our excellent training and career development pathways support you to be the best Nurse you can be.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
Our fully paid, bespoke 3 week induction starts on the 2nd January.
Main duties of the job
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- assessing, planning and providing person-centred nursing care for the people we support
- the safe administration of medication
- promoting health and wellbeing
- being the Nurse in Chargeof a small unit whilst on shift
- managing situations when people display behaviours of concern
- promoting choice, dignity, independence and respect.
About us
Fernwood is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the countrys leading nursing care providers.We have over 20 years of experience providing
exceptional specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high
acuity needs in 40 complex needs care homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a highly skilled nursing role where youll be accountable and responsible for supporting peoples holistic needs. It requires a range of clinical and nursing skills.
Youll provide the highest standards of nursing care for adults living with complex care and health needs.Our care focuses on maximising independence and building everyday living skills.
About you
Above all, youre someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
Youll also be:
- a great role model able to coach, teach and support your colleagues
- someone with a calm nature who can deal with, and defuse, challenging situations
- an advocate of best practice in nursing
- able to demonstrate a range of clinical skills
- knowledgeable about assessment, admission and discharge processes
- knowledgeable of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and committed to working within its Codes of Practice.
A career with us will giveyou the opportunity to learn new skills and see the rewarding progress the people we support make.
To apply for this role, you must have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN. Were looking for Registered Nurses, from all backgrounds (Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses).
What we offerWe offer great rewards and perks including:
- excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
- retail and lifestyle reward discounts
- free DBS check
- electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- paid NMC membership
- paid access to the RCNi Learning platform
- 24/7 counselling and support
- Blue Light Card eligibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a highly skilled nursing role where youll be accountable and responsible for supporting peoples holistic needs. It requires a range of clinical and nursing skills.
Youll provide the highest standards of nursing care for adults living with complex care and health needs.Our care focuses on maximising independence and building everyday living skills.
About you
Above all, youre someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
Youll also be:
- a great role model able to coach, teach and support your colleagues
- someone with a calm nature who can deal with, and defuse, challenging situations
- an advocate of best practice in nursing
- able to demonstrate a range of clinical skills
- knowledgeable about assessment, admission and discharge processes
- knowledgeable of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and committed to working within its Codes of Practice.
A career with us will giveyou the opportunity to learn new skills and see the rewarding progress the people we support make.
To apply for this role, you must have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN. Were looking for Registered Nurses, from all backgrounds (Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses).
What we offerWe offer great rewards and perks including:
- excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
- retail and lifestyle reward discounts
- free DBS check
- electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- paid NMC membership
- paid access to the RCNi Learning platform
- 24/7 counselling and support
- Blue Light Card eligibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nursing registration
- Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council pin number
- Understanding of the NMC the code
Desirable
- Training certificate or qualification
- Post-Qualification clinical training
- Undertaking continuing formal education in clinical and leadership development
Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nursing registration
- Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council pin number
- Understanding of the NMC the code
Desirable
- Training certificate or qualification
- Post-Qualification clinical training
- Undertaking continuing formal education in clinical and leadership development
Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
