Job Title: Nursing Associate
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £32,354
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. Royal Star and Garter is not sponsoring Visa’s at this, so refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK
We are a charity providing loving, compassionate care to veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia. We put residents’ needs first and provide the very best care and support.
Working as a Nursing Associate in our Home, you will be responsible for providing excellent nursing care to our amazing veterans and their partners.
Working Patterns:
- 36 hours per week
- 2-week fixed rota
The Role:
- Support the Registered Nurses, contributing to the ongoing assessment and care planning of our residents.
- Monitor the health needs of the residents on a continual basis in partnership with the wider Registered Nurse team
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within own scope of practice
- Act as a role model for the team by representing the values and beliefs of the nursing profession and of the Royal Star and Garter
Care Delivery
- Actively engage with residents, relatives and carers to contribute to care planning
- Deliver holistic person-centred care
- Safely administer medication in accordance with local and national guidance
- Deliver planned interventions following delegation from Registered Nurses
- Safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and escalate any concerns as per RSG policy
- Work within own sphere of competence at all times
Communication
- Communicate sensitive information effectively and confidentially
- Ensure Code of Candour is maintained at all times
- Handle information and data in accordance with RSG policy and procedure
Professional
- Act as a role model for others, demonstrating a personal integrity in all aspects of practice
- Act in accordance with the NMC Code at all times
- Maintain active status on the NMC Register, including proactive engagement with the revalidation process.
Teamwork and Leadership
- To safely lead a shift as and when required
- Work effectively within a team to develop service delivery
- Share knowledge and skills with all members of the team and support a learning environment
Research and Development
- Apply critical analytical skills in research/audit/service development concepts
- Contribute effectively to the audit process, using this to enhance evidence based practice
- Pro-actively manage any incidents, accurately record on the Datix system and share any learning noted with the team
Essential Experience:
- A Nurse Associate PIN
- Proven ability to work to high standards and lead others to do the same
- Experience of and genuine desire to work in nursing and care of older people/dementia care
- Confident in using IT systems and supporting others to do the same
Why work with us:
“To work in an organisation that values you and puts you forward and supports you, you feel like you’re part of the Royal Star & Garter family.” – Marco, Nursing Associate.
- Over time paid at time-and-a-quarter
- Equivalent of 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
- Employer Pension Contribution of 7.5% with matching Employee contribution of 5%
- Life insurance of 3 x salary (until age 70)
- 2 months full occupational sick pay, 1 month half pay before statutory sick pay
- Access to appropriate professional bodies and payment of membership fees
- Learning and Development – fully funded opportunities to support you in your role
Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Qualified Nurse, Registered Nurse, Advanced practice registered nurses, RN, LPN, APRN, Elderly Care, Senior Nurse, Senior Staff Nurse may also be considered for this role.
