Bank Registered Nurse

Priory; Armagh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential nursing facility in Armagh is seeking a Bank Registered Nurse to join their dedicated team. You will provide personalized nursing care, contribute to individual care plans, and support the wellbeing and dignity of residents. Ideal candidates are RGNs with post-registration experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development. This role offers flexibility, training opportunities, and support for career growth.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Long service award

Relocation support up to £3000

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) with 6 to 12 months of post-registration experience.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of NMC guidelines, standards, and professional practices.
• Minimum of six months' experience within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients to assess need.

Skills

RGN qualification

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of NMC guidelines

Positive attitude towards change

Education

Active NMC registration

Preceptorship programme completion

Job description

Overview

Bank Registered Nurse | Department: Nursing | Location: Apple Mews | Compensation: £21.32 / hour

Apple Mews is located in the city of Armagh, in Northern Ireland. Our home offers residential and nursing support for 30 adults with a range of needs, including people with a learning disability, individuals with physical health needs, and autistic people.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents’ wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework. Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patient’s named nurse.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess need and evaluate progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

What you'll bring to the role

A Qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) with 6 to 12 months of post-registration experience, holding an active NMC registration and having successfully completed a preceptorship programme. Demonstrates sound knowledge of NMC guidelines, standards, and professional practices, along with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. Possesses a positive attitude towards change, quality improvement, and service development, and is capable of adopting flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are complemented by a minimum of six months' experience within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment, supported by evidence of continued professional development in the relevant field.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• 28 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)