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Job Title: Registered General Nurse (RGN) - Nights
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Night Shifts - 37.5 Hours per week - Weekends on a rota basis (Shift Times 07.45pm-08.15am 3 x 12.5 hour shifts )
Salary: £19.50 Per Hour
Benefits: Excellent Benefits including great pay with annual pay reviews, excellent training with nationally recognised qualifications, range of leisure & retail discounts, free uniform, onsite parking, Competitive annual leave, Pension Scheme and much more!
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Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis for night shifts. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to our residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to residents during night shifts, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to relevant protocols.
- Monitor residents' health and well-being, promptly addressing any changes in condition and escalating concerns as necessary.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including doctors, therapists, and support staff, to deliver holistic care.
- Provide support and guidance to junior nursing staff and healthcare assistants, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures, maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) qualification, with a valid NMC PIN.
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a care home or similar setting.
- Strong clinical skills, with a good understanding of relevant nursing practices and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with residents, families, and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing time and tasks effectively.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach, with a commitment to providing person-centered care.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with elderly care and/or dementia care.
- Additional qualifications or training in specialized areas such as palliative care or wound management.
You’ll be joining a family business and working alongside a real team-spirited group of people. You’ll also benefit from our generous range of benefits which include*:
- Free DBS Check and reimbursement for Annual Nurse RGN PIN Registration cost
- Free Parking
- Free Uniform
- Paid Breaks
- 28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
- A rewarding job with exciting opportunities for career progression
- Enhanced Bank Holiday rates at Christmas and New Year at Double time, all other bank holiday paid at Time and a Half
- Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
- Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme *
- Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
- Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff
If you are a dedicated RGN with a passion for providing high-quality care and are looking for a rewarding night shift position in Hitchin, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
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Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to [HR email address] by [application deadline]. For further information or any inquiries, please contact [HR contact details].
