South Coast Nursing Homes
Registered Nurse (Day & Night) - Berkeley Lodge
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Registered Nurse (Day & Night) - Berkeley Lodge
# Registered Nurse (Day & Night Shift) – Berkeley Lodge, Worthing
South Coast Nursing Homes is a family-owned provider of care across East and West Sussex. With 9 registered nursing homes (including 414 beds), we deliver the highest standards of resident care and comfort, 24 hours a day—whether for long or short-term stays.
Our latest addition, The Poets, a brand-new home in Central Worthing, reinforces our commitment to excellence. Here, we care for residents with kindness and dedication, just as we inspire our own team members with personal and career growth.
We’re currently expanding and strongly seek talent across the care sector. If you’re passionate about care, driven to deliver exceptional standards, and eager to join a progressive organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
# About the Role
We are recruiting a Registered Nurse (Day & Night Shift) for our specialist dementia care home, Berkeley Lodge, in Worthing. Reporting directly to the Home Manager, this multi-functional role requires working alternately on day and night shifts—collaborating with our staff of high-calibre nurses to deliver proactive, reactive, and planned clinical care.
Our team is focused on maintaining: ✔️ Professional and respectful care ✔️ Exceptional quality standards ✔️ A safe home environment
Success in this position hinges on fundamental nursing expertise, relevant qualifications, and wholehearted commitment to delivering premium resident care.
# Work Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time (36 hours/week), alternating between Week 1 and Week 2:
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Week 1:
- Monday (Night): 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- Wednesday (Night): 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- Saturday (Day): 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Week 2:
- Monday (Night): 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- Thursday (Day): 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday (Day): 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
# Key Responsibilities
- Ensure high-care standards: Safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of all residents.
- Advocate for patient autonomy: Champion individual choice while supporting dignified, respectful interactions between residents, colleagues, and teams.
- Lead and collaborate: Assist with coordinating the care team on duty, working cohesively with colleagues to uphold exemplary communication and care delivery.
- Enhance team morale: Actively promote positive team dynamics, address challenges effectively, and develop teamwork where needed.
- Engage with families and professionals: Maintain open relationships with resident families, advocates, and next of kin (NOK). Keep them updated on physical and emotional well-being.
- Maintain accurate records: Ensure meticulous documentation—individually tailored care plans, monitoring of resident needs, events, conversations, and external agency coordination.
# Essential Requirements
- At least 1 year’s experience in a clinical nursing role.
- Degree-level or registered nurse qualification.
- Strong ability to prioritise tasks and achieve optimal outcomes under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Comprehensive clinical experience in:
- Geriatric care
- Frailty care
- End-of-life care
- Dementia care
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# Preferred кандидат
We are looking for a hands-on, proactive nurse with: ✅ A “can-do” attitude ✅ Quick thinking and adaptability in fast-paced, multi-task environments ✅ Clear communication with diverse groups, including:
- Residents, staff
- Managers, directors
- Contractors ✅ Basic IT proficiency (Excel, Word, MS Office). ✅ Minimim attention to detail
# Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay: £23.91 to £25.11/hour.
- Contract: Permanent (36 hours/week).
- Wages on demand program available.
- Subsidised meals on 12-hour shifts.
- Paid breaks.
On joining, you’ll receive: 🩺 Free uniform and a free DBS check (enhanced). 💼 Excellent benefits, including a pension scheme. 🚀 Cutting-edge training and career progression opportunities. ♻️ Participation in the cycle-to-work scheme.
# Our Company Culture
At South Coast Nursing Homes, we believe in diversity and inclusion. Our culture values respect, equality, and support—ensuring every staff member feels valued in a positive, collaborative environment.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embrace applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender
- Gender identity
- Marital or civil partnership status
- Pregnancy or maternity status
- Race or ethnicity
- Religion or belief
- Sexual orientation
- Socio-economic background
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