Residential Family Centre Nurse in Plymouth, Devon

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Residential Family Centre Nurse – Plymouth, UK, Negotiable pay rate

We are thrilled to offer an excellent opportunity for a Residential Family Centre Nurse to join a compassionate team at a family-focused residential centre in Plymouth. This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work full-time or part-time hours, making it perfect for those balancing work and personal life. With an ongoing contract and competitive hourly pay depending on experience, this position allows you to truly make a difference in the lives of women and children.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time - Choose a schedule that fits your needs and lifestyle, giving you that all-important work-life balance.
• Weekly Pay – You’ll be paid on a weekly basis, ensuring a steady flow of income.
• Training Opportunities – Benefit from regular training, development support, and key competency checks to grow as a professional.
• Competitive Pay Rates – Be rewarded for your skills and experience with hourly rates tailored to your expertise.
• Varied Workdays – Enjoy working in a rewarding environment with no two days the same, as you provide key health care to women and their children.

What you will do:

• Oversee the management of medicines, including administration, audit, and strict adherence to safe medicines management protocols.
• Provide guidance to the wider team regarding medication safety practices, including staff induction and conducting competency checks.
• Develop health interventions for families, focusing on physical, mental, and sexual health promotion for mothers.
• Administer medications and support women through assisted withdrawals in line with health care plans.
• Facilitate access to external health care services for women and children as needed—make those GP visits less daunting!
• Keep medication records impeccable: from maintaining accurate MARS sheets to ensuring stock levels and medication rooms are at their best.
• Lead staff education by providing robust training in medications management and sharing best practices.
• Conduct initial health assessments and support women with key health milestones and monitoring throughout their stay.
• Promote healthy attitudes and ensure women and children feel empowered to make positive health choices.
• Collaborate with GP surgeries and other health professionals to optimise care pathways.
• Maintain top safeguarding and confidentiality standards, ensuring the safety and well-being of all women and children.
• Be an empathetic listener and problem-solver for residents, helping them navigate challenges with guidance and optimism.
• Create a warm and supportive environment while maintaining professional boundaries.

Essential requirements:

• A Nursing degree or NVQ Level 5 qualification.
• Confidence and experience in supporting children aged 0–11 years old.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding policies with the ability to act appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with excellent report writing and organisational skills.
• A non-judgemental approach to the challenges surrounding drug and alcohol use.
• Enthusiasm and flexibility to adapt to the needs of the team and residents.
• The ability to maintain professionalism while working in an emotional and dynamic environment.

Nestled between picturesque coastal views and a blend of vibrant culture, Plymouth is a fantastic place to work and live. Whether you're drawn to its rich maritime history or its bustling city centre, Plymouth offers an unbeatable quality of life. Ready to embrace a role that makes a real difference? Join us at this inspiring residential family centre and be part of something life-changing.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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