Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

The Home

Orchard Lodge is a wonderfully positioned, purpose-built residential care and nursing home in Armagh. Our home benefits from views of the two local cathedrals and the surrounding city from most of the bedrooms, main lounges and all dining rooms.

Here at Orchard Lodge, we offer professional, person-centred residential and nursing care, as well as specialist care for those living with dementia. We are also registered to provide care for young people with physical disabilities.

All our private, light and spacious bedrooms are fully-furnished, with the benefit of en-suite facilities. Residents are very welcome to bring their own home accessories and furniture, to personalise their space and make it their home. Our facilities are designed to enable residents to be as independent as possible, with the assistance of 24 hour care.

Our kind and compassionate care and nursing teams are fully trained to provide reassuring, compassionate support, companionship and comfort, with the utmost dignity and respect, so that all residents feel safe and secure living in our lovely community.

The Role

The role of a Registered Nurse in our services is a key position in our mission to provide excellent and inclusive care. The Registered Nurse is a leadership role, playing a vital part in managing the care of our residents and providing high-quality and person-centred care. The Registered Nurse will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans tailored to the individual needs of our residents.

We pride ourselves on being able to deliver excellent care to our residents, as a Registered Nurse you will support the management of shifts, ensuring the safety of all residents and our team. The role of Registered Nurse is always evolving and having a commitment to personal and professional development will ensure that you are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents and their families.

Main Responsibilities

• Delivering person centred care to each resident

• Assess and monitor the physical health of residents within care plans

• To offer support and supervise all care staff or new recruits

• Ensure effective communication of any concerns relating to resident care

• Complying with relevant regulatory and statutory requirements

• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave

• The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company

• Continuous professional development and training

• Values-led culture

• Overtime available at an enhanced rate

• Opportunities for progression

• Pension plan (if applicable)

• Attractive hourly rate

• Access NI cost covered

• NMC reimbursed after qualifying period

• Uniforms and PPE supplied

• Monthly incentives and recognition awards

• Free parking

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

• Valid UK NMC pin
• Minimum of 6 months nursing experience
• The Right to Work in the UK
• The ability to work independently and supervise a team
• Have a good standard of written and oral English

• A minimum of 6 months nursing experience
• Experience gained in a care home setting