Registered Nurse

Whitchurch
2 weeks ago
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£23.46 per hour 
8AM - 8PM
up to 48 hours per week 
Cedar Lodge, Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading, RG8 7EJ

Role Overview
As a Qualified Registered Nurse at Cedar Lodge, you will be placed at the heart of the home along with the people that live here.  You will lead by example, as well as ensuring that your team members have the right level of support and guidance. You will provide comfort to those that need it most, liaise with external departments, families, team members and management.  You will be responsible for the ordering and administration of medication.  Can you make a difference to all that live and work at Cedar Lodge?  Can you dance, laugh, love, and above all do you care?

Responsibilities and Duties

Collaborate with the management team and make sure that all relevant information is handed over at the change of shifts
Ensure each person who lives in the home is supported, and enabled the person’s way – every day 
Represent the Cedar Lodge brand by maintaining a professional and welcoming presence for all team members, residents, and visitors.
To liaise with people who live and work in the home along with, GPs’ and other multi-disciplinary team members to promote excellent care
Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Home Manager to support the overall functioning of the home.
 
Skills, Qualifications and Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience within a similar environment desirable
Valid NMC Pin - no restrictions 
Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and internal applications; with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated and capable of working independently.
 
The Company and Care Home
Bracebridge Care Group (soon to be renamed as EQ Care Group) is a trusted provider of exceptional elderly care, dedicated to creating warm, compassionate environments where individuals can truly thrive. Operating for two years now, we currently have four homes open, with more being built to expand our portfolio. We specialise in delivering high-quality care to those who need it most, with a focus on dementia care and other complex needs. Our approach goes beyond simply meeting physical needs—we strive to create meaningful, enriching experiences for the people living in our homes. What sets us apart is our commitment to emotional intelligence, compassionate service, and personalised care.

Cedar Lodge is to open in the Spring of 2025. Our newly built 45-bed nursing and dementia specialist care home in the heart of Whitchurch-on-Thames, combines modern comfort with classic charm, offering a welcoming home for people who need care & support. With spacious en-suite bedrooms, spectacular communal areas, and beautiful gardens, Cedar Lodge is a place to live well and thrive. We are looking for people to join our heart-centred team who will provide exceptional, personalised care, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported, and at home at Cedar Lodge.

 Benefits

1/2-day off to start your birthday celebrations early
Blue Light Discount Card
28 days annual leave
Contributory pension
Salary advance scheme
Dedicated Learning & Development 
 
Please note: If you are not a UK resident, you will need to be able to provide a valid right to work. We cannot provide sponsorship.

** This job description may differ as new information technology, policies and contractual agreements change, and we reserve the right to vary duties without notice
 
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