Night Charge Nurse

Care Concern Group; Newton Mearns; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

NMC paid

Pension

Uniform

Annual leave 5.6 wks

Job summary

Care Concern Group operates Mearns View Care Home in the United Kingdom, seeking a Charge Nurse (RGN or RMN) to lead clinical care. You will oversee clinical practice, manage medication processes and ensure care plans are followed, with responsibility during shifts and out-of-hours coverage.

The role requires active NMC PIN, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate a team while maintaining high standards of care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with RGN or RMN status and 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 high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for clinical and operational delivery during shifts.
• Lead and coordinate the nursing team and oversee clinical practice.
• Manage medication processes and ensure care plans are followed.
• Be in charge of the service out of hours including evenings and weekends.

Skills

NMC PIN

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Shift management

Communication

Care standards

Job description

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.