Nursing is a rewarding and fulfilling career path that allows individuals to make a real difference in the lives of others. Working as a Nurse in our care homes is an especially rewarding career, as it provides the opportunity to make a positive impact within the community.
Our Nurses maintain a person and relationship-centred approach to each resident, recognising that the care home is the resident’s home as well as the place where care is delivered.
What Does a Nurse Do in a Care Home?
Nurses play a vital role in providing care and support to residents in our care homes. They work as part of a team of healthcare professionals, to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to care.
Some of the key responsibilities of a Nurse in a care home include:
- Conducting assessments of residents’ health and wellbeing
- Developing care plans for residents
- Administering medication and other treatments
- Monitoring and recording residents’ vital signs
- Providing emotional support to residents and their families
- Liaising with other healthcare professionals to ensure that residents receive the best possible care
Qualifications
To become a Nurse at Athena Healthcare Group, it is essential that you:
- Have a currently registered with NMC for the appropriate client group (valid PIN number)
- Have relevant care home experience
- Have experience in medication administration, wound care, infection control and pressure area care
Benefits of Working at Athena Healthcare Group
Working as a Nurse in a care home can be a highly rewarding career path. Some of the benefits of working in our care homes include:
- Making a real difference in the lives of individuals
- Building strong relationships with residents and their families
- £1000 welcome bonus
- Working as part of a supportive and caring team
- Developing a wide range of skills and experience in healthcare
- Opportunities for career progression
- Have your Birthday off on us!
- £300 refer a friend bonus
- Preceptorship
What is preceptorship?
Here at Athena Healthcare Group, we are now offering new professionals a preceptorship, which will help you to integrate into your new team and facility!
Through preceptorships, you will gain confidence and an insight into the workings of the care home, and get the chance to apply it in your everyday work.
As part of a preceptorship, you have the opportunity to reflect on your career and identify your continuing professional development needs. You will also receive structured support to transition your knowledge into practical application.
Conclusion
Working as a Nurse in our care homes is a fulfilling and rewarding career path that provides the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents!
If we’ve intrigued you and you’re still reading, get in touch via email hello@ahcg.co.uk or give us a call on 01704 53 53 53.
