Nurse - Days

Job Title            Nurse - Days

Salary *              £23.79ph

Hours                Part Time - 7am-7pm, 2 x shifts a weeks

Location            Sleaford, NG34 9PL

Employer          St Andrew's Nursing & Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare

Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?

A little about Jasmine

Jasmine is a privately owned group, which currently operates six care homes for the elderly across the East Midlands, with significant expansion plans in line with our mission:

By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible

Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our Mission:

• Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth currently studying for their first or another relevant Diploma qualification
• We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer
• We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports
• We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on (url removed)
• All our homes are full, with long waiting lists, demonstrating the wonderful reputations they all have

As well as constantly being guided by our Mission, Jasmine places a significant amount of emphasis on everyone in our team exemplifying our values, which can be found on our website at (url removed). Consequently, our values play an important role in all our recruitment process and ultimate decisions.

A little about St Andrew's

St Andrew's is located in the lovely village of Ewerby (5 miles to the East of Sleaford). The home is set around a lovely old vicarage, which has been selectively extended in keeping with its character. This provides the homeliness that Jasmine seeks for its homes, whilst still providing modern living accommodation. The home provides personal care, including nursing and dementia care, for 42 residents.

Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good time management
• Excellent people skills
• A caring and nurturing attitude
• Positive and enthusiastic outlook
• Flexibility with working hours
• Good written and oral communication skills

Day to Day Responsibilities

• You will join our brilliant Maintenance Team and carry out the day-to-day maintenance of the Home and its services and grounds/gardens, to ensure that it is safe and desirable place for our residents to live and team members to work in.
• You will work with the Home Manager, Clinical Lead and other trained nurses in the Home, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate quality nursing care to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered to our residents at all times. This should ensure positive outcomes for our residents including, inter alia: no pressure sores, no unavoidable weight loss (or gain), safe administration of medication, and all falls are minimised.

       You will support our carers to provide personal care and support with daily activities such as washing, dressing and eating.

       You will be responsible for administering medication, writing and updating nursing care plans and keeping accurate daily records, as well as keep all mandatory training up to date and complete additional training as required.

       You will be promoting our resident's choice, dignity and independence and all times and assist with the management of the care team, completing all action plans and ensuring care plans are updated and evaluated regularly.

Essential Requirements

       A good reason or experience that has drawn you to working in a care setting.

       Relevant Professional qualification (e.g. Registered Nurse (RGN / RMN / RNLD)).

       Minimum of one year experience in residential / nursing home setting of which at least one year must be with people living with dementia.

       Awareness of the principles of Person-Centred Care Planning.

       Full Driving Licence.

       To ensure knowledge is gained to demonstrate a good understanding of the prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults, recognition of the signs of abuse and procedures to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse.

       Satisfactory Care Character Assessment

       Live within 30 minutes of the Home

Preferred Requirements

       Two years' experience in a similar role in a nursing home.

       One year experience of caring for residents living with dementia.

       Experience of supervising team members.

       RGN Qualification.

       Experience as a Senior in Health or Social Care or above.

What can Jasmine offer you?

In line with its Mission (see above), Jasmine tries to do everything possible to "prioritise our people", as we fundamentally believe that the happiness of our residents is totally dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role:

       Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries

       Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays

       Pay Rise - Performance related pay increases of up to 4% (reviewed every 6 months)

       Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to

       Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives

       Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial reward of up to £500

       Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member

       Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift - the curry is a must-try!

       Short Notice shift incentives

       Employee Assistance Programme - Access this 24/7 for free counselling and valuable well-being advice

       DBS checks - We pay for this

       Uniform - We provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy)

Join us for a rewarding career where you're supported, recognised, and appreciated!