About this job
Care home
Laurel Place
Gudmensen Avenue
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6RG
Region
North East
Salary
£20.36 per hour
Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position: Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD)
Care home: Laurel Place
Location: Gudmensen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RG
Contract type: Full time & part time hours available (24 to 48 hours per week - must be flexible days and nights)
Rate: £20.36 per hour
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 Laurel Place care home in Bishop Auckland.
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.
This is an incredibly exciting time to join us and be a part of the development of a brand new service. You will be part of the journey from the very beginning, giving you a real opportunity to make your mark.
About Exemplar Health Care
Laurel Place is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
When open, Laurel Place will provide nursing care for adults living with complex needs arising from brain injuries, dementia, mental health conditions, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities.
The home will feature 32 en-suite bedrooms, across three units, and six apartments.
Laurel Place will offer a caring environment where people receive the support they need, close to their loved ones.
Our fully paid, 3 week bespoke induction, starts January 2025!
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
This is a highly skilled nursing role where you’ll be accountable and responsible for supporting people’s holistic needs. It requires a range of clinical and nursing skills.
You’ll 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.
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 Charge of a small unit whilst on shift
managing situations when people display behaviours of concern
promoting choice, dignity, independence and respect.
Download our job description to read more:
https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1030013882/
About you
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’ll 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 give you 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. We’re looking for Registered Nurses, from all backgrounds (Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses).
What we offer
We 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.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, you can call our Nurse Talent Specialists Callum on 07538589181 or email chughes@exemplarhc.com.
Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need. This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
Our care
The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Induction
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
Career development
Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.
Colleague wellbeing
Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.
Rewards and benefits
From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.
Colleague stories
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.
Getting to Laurel Place
Directions to Laurel Place
Laurel Place is on the corner of Greenfields Road, Watling Road and Gudmunsen Avenue.
There's street parking available on Watling Road and Gudmunsen Avenue.
Please note, Laurel Place won't be available to find on Google or Apple Maps until the home is registered with CQC.
Public transport to Laurel Place
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Club - Watling Road bus stop, which is accessed by buses 1 Sapphire, 6 Sapphire, 9, 56, 85 and X21 X-lines.
Hospital bus stop, which is accessed by bus 9.
There's also a train station in the local area.
Bishop Auckland - 1.7 miles away (30 minute walk).