St Monica Trust
Registered Nurse (Nights)
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Registered Nurse (Nights)
Nursing Role – Registered Nurse (Adult) in a Specialist Care Home
Full-Time, Flexible Night Shifts (21:00–07:30), £23.47/hour + Weekend & Night Enhancements
About the Role
Position: Qualified Registered Nurse (Adult, Level 1) Hours: Full-time (42 hours per week) Shift Pattern: No set schedule – flexible evening and night shifts (21:00–07:30) Base Pay: £23.47/hour plus weekend and night rate enhancements Reports Linearly To: Clinical Lead
This leadership-focused nursing role encompasses comprehensive clinical care, advocacy, and operational responsibility within a specialist residential care home. You will be a ** Key Worker** for your residents, delivering expert nursing care, coordinating admissions/discharges, managing complex health needs, and supporting end-of-life care while mentoring and covering senior posts when required.
The role involves strong relationships with health professionals, families, and colleagues across the organisation. You will provide clinical leadership, maintain accurate health and safety records, and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Support
- Deliver high-quality patient-centred nursing care, including:
- Assessment and monitoring of residents’ needs
- Adminstration of medication management adhering to NMC standards
- Conducting clinical procedures (e.g., wound care, emphasis on holistic well-being)
- Liaise closely with general practitioners, district nurses, and specialists
- Lead in complex care scenarios, including:
- Multi-disciplinary admission and discharge management
- Emergency response for health crises
- Compassionate end-of-life care and bereavement support
Relationships & Advocacy
- Residents’ advocate, ensuring their dignity, autonomy, and well-being are prioritised
- Foster positive relationships with residents, families, friends, and caregivers
- Build trust as a Key Worker for each resident assigned
- Collaborate with internal teams (housekeeping, catering, pastoral care, volunteers) to create a cohesive care environment
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Record Management & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records (care plans, audits, incident reports, mandatory training documentation)
- Ensure full compliance with:
- CQC Regulations & Essential Standards
- Infection Control, Medication Safety, GDPR, NMC Standards, and Mental Capacity Act
- Perform clinical audits and risk assessments for service improvement
Leadership & Operational Support
- Interim cover for more senior roles, providing clinical direction and support
- Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and service enhancements
- Represent the organisation in cross-professional forums and training events
Skills & Experience
Essential
✅ NMC Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1) ✅ Extensive experience caring for:
- Older adults
- People with disabilities
- Dementia-inclusive care ✅ Hospital, nursing home, sheltered housing, or specialist social care setting experience ✅ Experience with:
- Admission/discharge processes
- Medical emergency protocols
- Complex healthcare planning for older adults
- Clinical audits & risk assessments
- Accurate health and safety recordkeeping ❌ Both essential and desirable criteria must be considered ✅ In-depth knowledge of:
- Infection control and manual handling
- Health and Safety legislation
- Frailty assessments and the ageing process
- Best practice in medication management, wound care, and mobile inductions
Desirable
✅ Experience managing care teams and providing people management mentorship ✅ Completed, or willing to complete, a Facilitated Learning & Assessment in Practice training ✅ Proven experience with QA systems and care quality standards ✅ Working towards, or completed, further professional qualifications ✅ Knowledge of community or regional care networks
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*About St Monica Trust
A Champion of Dignity and Community
Founded as a not-for-profit charitable trust, we are committed to valued social community where older people can connect, contribute, and make choices. Our care focuses on personalised relationships, unique living spaces, and continuation of life’s meaningful activities.
Our diverse services include:
- Sheltered apartments for independent living
- Specialist dementia care homes
- Assisted living communities
- Social care programs and support
“We believe our people are the heart of our success.”
Why Choose Us?
🌟 Progression opportunities (social care, pharmacists, managers) 🌟 Industry-leading compensation with generous pay enhancements 🌟 Pension contributions, subsidised staff meals, and staff discounts 🌟 CPD funding and career development plans 🌟 Inclusive workplace culture rooted in much-needed humanity and compassion 🌟 A difference you see daily—residents reflect gratitude and long-term loyalty!
Our team thrives when residents thrive.
Additional Information
⚠️ Duties comply strictly with St Monica’s Trust Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy. ⚠️ Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all convictions (including spent) must be disclosed.
How to Apply or Find Out More
📧 Email: recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk 📞 Call: 0117 949 4091 🌐 Explore careers: www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/career-enquiries 💼 Check open vacancies: Glassdoor – St Monica Trust
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