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Nurse Associate

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

At Runwood Homes, we are proud of our reputation as a leading care home operator, providing compassionate, person-centered care to older people, including those living with dementia.

As a Nurse Associate with Runwood Homes, professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Your role will entail planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence.

You will get to know our residents and their families – helping to ensure that truly personalised care is delivered.

Working alongside a Registered General Nurse, you will have a really, positive influence on the team and be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care. One of your key responsibilities will be to maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with effective communication with your fellow colleagues.

Your role as a Nurse Associate will also see you assist the Home Manager and Deputy Manager too. You will be involved in providing essential physical and mental care as part of Run wood’s whole-team approach to wellbeing, as well as administering medication and carrying out medication audits.

You will have completed a Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Programme and hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent. You will also have a background in leading a team to deliver care. What is essential is a brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with others. You will know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. Furthermore, whenever you communicate with others, whether it be a resident or co-worker, you will be truly considerate and kind.

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