Night Charge Nurse

Care Concern Group; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

NMC PIN paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Westerton Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is recruiting a Charge Nurse (RGN or RMN) to take full clinical and operational responsibility during shifts. You will lead the team, oversee medication processes and ensure care is delivered per care plans and standards.

Join a well-led, supportive environment with funded development, clear progression into Clinical Lead and Management roles, and a focus on high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with an active NMC PIN.
• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Ability to manage a shift independently.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for clinical and operational care delivery during shifts.
• Lead and coordinate the team, oversee clinical practice.
• Manage medication processes and ensure care plans are followed.
• Be accountable for clinical decisions and escalation as needed.
• Support staff development and maintain a professional environment.

Skills

RGN/RMN with NMC PIN

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Shift management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Charge Nurse RGN or RMN Contract

• £21.09 per hour
• Contracted to 36 - 44 hours per week
• Paid PVG, Paid NMC, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Ongoing training, clinical updates and funded development, with clear progression into Clinical Lead and Management roles within a well led, supportive environment where your clinical expertise is recognised and developed.

Role Overview

As Charge Nurse, you will take overall responsibility for the clinical and operational delivery of care during your shift, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times. This is a senior role where your leadership, clinical expertise and decision making will directly influence the quality and safety of care across the service.

You will lead and coordinate the team, oversee clinical practice, manage medication processes and ensure care is delivered in line with individual care plans, regulatory standards and best practice. You will take accountability for clinical decisions, respond to changes in condition and ensure continuity of care across the home.

Working closely with the Home Manager and wider team, you will support staff development, promote good practice and contribute to a well organised, professional and supportive environment. You will take charge of the service out of hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, ensuring safe and effective operation at all times.

What We Are Looking For

• Registered Nurse, RGN or RMN, with an active NMC PIN
• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills
• Experience supervising or leading a team
• Confidence managing a shift independently
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of care

About Us

Westerton Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.