Lead Nurse - Dementia Unit
Lead Nurse - Dementia Unit
An experienced Lead nurse ideally at a senior level, is required to provide leadership to the team.
Your values in providing a quality of life nursing experience means that working within our nursing home will be the right role for you.
As the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland it is important to us to provide the greatest of care with enjoyable experiences to our residents.
As a Lead Nurse to head up the Dementia Unit you will need to have a current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices.
About this role
As a Lead Dementia Nurse you will be:
Leading a team of care staff to deliver exceptional care
Producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments, with an understanding of regulatory frameworks
Maintain accurate documentation and resident records whilst incorporating the use of modern technology
Overseeing all aspects of medicine management on your shift in accordance with company policies and current legislation
Responsible for making decisions in a timely manner
Utilising your clinical skills to provide guidance and support to all team members
Making decisions and taking action in a timely manner
Supporting, guiding, teaching and mentoring others in line with the NMC Code, following its guidance at all times.
To succeed you will be:
A Registered Nurse with the ability to lead a team of care staff
Passionate about delivering great care and supporting the residents and their families
A team player who engages well with others
We offer a great range of benefits, which include
Competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
Ongoing personal development plan and career progression
Company Pension Scheme
Friendly Working Environment
Free Enhanced Access Ni Check and uniform
Excellent career development opportunities
Full time and part time opportunities
What you will need
Required criteria
- Registered Nurse with live NMC PIN
- 5 year minimum as Registered nurse with experience of working with Dementia
Desired criteria
- Experience of delivering nursing care within elderly health care sector
- People Management experience
- Experience of participating in quality and clinical governance programmes, including audit and care services
- Dementia unit nursing experience
