Charge Nurse | Dementia Care Leader | £2k Welcome Bonus

Barchester Healthcare; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a compassionate Charge Nurse to deliver quality care at their care centre. In this influential role, you’ll lead clinical practices, develop personalized care plans, and mentor both junior nurses and staff. The ideal candidate will hold current NMC registration and have substantial experience in a mental health setting, especially with dementia patients. You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including free learning, holiday discounts, and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Experience producing well-developed care plans and risk assessments.
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical practices and regulatory frameworks.
• Extensive nursing experience in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and build relationships with patients.
• Assess patient needs and collaborate on care plans.
• Allocate key workers to patients and mentor new staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Care plan development

Mentorship

Knowledge of dementia care

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Supervision qualification

Job description

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a compassionate Charge Nurse to deliver quality care at their care centre. In this influential role, you’ll lead clinical practices, develop personalized care plans, and mentor both junior nurses and staff. The ideal candidate will hold current NMC registration and have substantial experience in a mental health setting, especially with dementia patients. You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including free learning, holiday discounts, and referral bonuses.