Night Nurse

The Orders of St John Care Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in Chesham is seeking a qualified Registered Night Nurse to lead clinical responsibilities during night shifts. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of nursing care, monitor care needs, and collaborate with residents and their families. This role offers competitive pay, flexible working patterns, and a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Fully funded renewal of NMC PIN

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discount programs

Qualifications

• Must be qualified with a current NMC pin.
• Experience in medication administration and end of life care preferred.
• Positive role model capable of motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical responsibility on night shifts.
• Monitor and reevaluate care needs with residents and families.
• Take charge in emergencies and maintain safety.

Skills

Medication administration

Diabetic awareness

Excellent communication skills

Team motivation

Education

Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse

Post-registration experience

Job description

Overview

Registered Night Nurse
Location: Chesham Leys, Chesham, HP5 3BP
Pay rate: £24.42
Contracted hours: 12

Are you a qualified registered nurse with a current NMC pin? Do you prefer to work nights? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Our Night Nurses are usually the most senior person on site during night shifts and will take charge in the event of any emergencies that arise as well as keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the home in general. Leading a team of carers, you will have a lead clinical responsibility, providing advice and guidance where necessary, and ensuring that high standards of nursing and personal care are met. You will deliver, monitor, and re-evaluate care needs in partnership with each resident, their key carers, family members and the wider team at the home, as well as liaising effectively with GPs, hospitals and external agencies. The role is incredibly rewarding, and you will regularly be presented with a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. If these shift hours do not suit you, we can also offer hours on a casual basis that give you flexibility and work life balance. Simply let us know what you are looking for when you apply.

As an accessible nursing home in Chesham, we’re conveniently located close to Chesham town centre, and on a local bus route, Chesham Leys care home provides care for 62 people and is a purpose-built nursing care home, with resident well-being being our number one priority. Individual rooms can be personalised to feel as homely as possible, while each of our 3 floors has its own character and plenty of shared spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical responsibility on night shifts, providing advice and guidance to the team of carers.
• Deliver, monitor, and re-evaluate care needs in partnership with residents, their key carers, family members and the wider team.
• Liaise effectively with GPs, hospitals and external agencies.
• Ensure high standards of nursing and personal care are met.
• Take charge in emergencies and maintain safety and security for residents and the home during night hours.

About you

• Qualified Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse, currently registered with NMC.
• Post-registration experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Comfortable taking charge and understanding regulatory frameworks.
• Willing to train or have experience in: medication administration, catheterisation, end of life care, verification of death, syringe drivers, gastrostomy care, venepuncture, diabetic awareness, tissue viability, epilepsy awareness, and management of deterioration – sepsis awareness.
• Positive role model with excellent communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships; capable of motivating a team to deliver high-quality care.

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns with greater autonomy and opportunities to build relationships with residents in a consultative, case-management role.
• Not-for-profit employer reinvesting in residents, colleagues and care homes.
• Competitive salary, training and development.
• PPE and daily testing provided.
• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Higher rates of pay at weekends (exclude for Oxon).
• Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN.
• Payment of Tier 2 visa application fee for eligible nurses.
• Company pension, free uniform, and access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding up to £1000 for successful referrals.
• Blue Light Card and My Rewards programme for discounts.