Night Charge Nurse

Mearns View Care Home; Newton Mearns; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

NMC paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Mearns View Care Home in Newton Mearns is seeking a Charge Nurse (RGN or RMN) to lead clinical care during shifts. You will manage the team, oversee medication processes, and ensure care aligns with care plans and standards.

This is a senior role, with opportunity to progress into clinical lead and management positions within a supportive environment. There is a clear emphasis on leadership, high standards of care, and the ability to manage out-of-hours coverage.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the team to deliver high-quality care across shifts.
• Oversee clinical practice and ensure medication processes are followed.
• Ensure care is delivered in line with individual care plans and regulatory standards.
• Take accountability for clinical decisions and respond to changes in patient condition.

Skills

RN/RMN Leadership

NMC PIN

Shift management

Communication

Job description

Our purpose built, luxury 67-bed care facility is located in the charming town of Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire. We are proud to provide a range of services which includes Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite & Palliative Care.

Charge Nurse RGN or RMN Contract

• £23.79 per hour
• Contracted to Full time 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

Mearns View 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.