Senior Registered Nurse

Senior Registered Nurse - Ware, Hertfordshire Location: Westgate House Care Centre, Tower Road, Ware, Herts, SG12 7LPSalary: £23.00 to £24.00 per hour, plus paid handoverHours: 40 hours per week, Monday to SundayJob type: Full time, permanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWestgate House Care Centre is a 109 bedded Care Centre caring for elderly residents with a variety of nursing needs, including nursing care, dementia care, respite care, intermediate care and palliative care.

Westgate House was built in 2006 and is equipped to offer residents the complete care package.As Senior Registered Nurse, you will support the Head of Clinical Services and Home Manager to ensure the highest achievable standards of care are delivered to residents, whilst working within the defined company policies and procedures and that all nursing and care practices are evidence based and reflect current trends.What’s in it for you? 
Ongoing training, support and mentorship with career progressionSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsWorkplace pension scheme‘Refer a Friend’ scheme with financial rewardsGreat benefits package, including long service awards and access to a wide range of offers and discounts from hundreds of high street and online stores
About the role:
Ensuring clinical excellence in the home and leading a team of care staff to ensure the delivery of an excellent standard of carePromoting independence and dignity and positively enhancing the lives of individuals in our careReducing Health & Safety risks and keep up to date with all current regulatory standardsDisplaying exceptional people management skills by creating and leading a team of willing and dedicated staff identifying strengths and weaknesses withinDeveloping staff through supervision and mentorshipProviding and keeping up to date with relevant trainingWork ‘on the floor’ as a nurse to lead by example and monitor staff in the Home on a daily basis, reporting findings to  Head of Clinical Services and Home Manager
About you:
The right to live and work in the UKQualification as a Registered General Nurse (RGN)Strong clinical skills with a valid and current NMC registration and pin numberKnowledge of the care standards and other regulatory bodies (e.g.

CQC)Excellent communication, teamwork and management skillsBe able to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues and key professionalsA passion for elderly care and clinical excellencePrevious experience providing nursing care in an elderly setting
If this sounds like the role you are looking for, apply today!We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB