Registered Nurse

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Registered Nurse at Elton House Care Home in Watford. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Registered Nurse will be to act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required and observe all instructions to act upon his/her behalf whilst you ensure high standards of care to our residents. Other responsibilities will include: Undertaking nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions. Advising families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition, which gives rise to concern and keeps them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nurse at Avery Healthcare, you will be making a positive impact on residents lives every day. Your focus will be to act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required, and ensuring high standards of care to residents. Responsibilities include undertaking nursing tasks such as distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions, advising families and GPs of any changes in condition, and effective deployment and supervision of staff. Successful candidates will have a First Level qualification and a minimum of 2 years experience.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across its network of over 100 homes. At Avery, later years of life are as enriching as any other, creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members. Avery fosters a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery offers a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care, making it the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

• Date posted: 29 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £24.50 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1542980775
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Bushey, WD25 8HA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Registered Nurse at Elton House Care Home in Watford. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asa Registered Nursewill beto act as person in charge,standingin for the Manager asrequiredandobserveall instructions to act upon his/her behalfwhilst youensurehigh standardsof care toourresidents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Undertakingnursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advisingfamilies of residents andGPsof any changes in condition, which gives rise to concern and keeps them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care.
• Responsibilityfor the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive required care.
• Providing high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrate a minimum 2 years experience and up to date knowledge of care,supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification.
• Display goodinterpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.
• Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

ABOUT AVERY

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).