Night Shift Registered Nurse — Lead Care Team

Sandstone Care Group; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Relocation package

Flexible pay options

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Dalton Court Care Home, part of Sandstone Care Group, is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shifts from 8pm to 8am. You’ll empower the night team, deliver person-centred nursing, and manage medicines for residents with compassion and professionalism.

We offer an hourly rate of £23.65, 44 contracted hours per week, and a £1,500 welcome bonus. Join a team dedicated to high clinical standards, safeguarding, and supportive development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NMC registration required and active.
• Experience in nursing, residential, dementia or elderly care preferred.
• Ability to lead teams and make clinical decisions.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping.
• Comfortable night shifts and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care tailored to each resident.
• Lead and support the night care team with clinical guidance.
• Administer and manage medications safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing; respond promptly.
• Complete clinical assessments, care plans and documentation.
• Liaise with families, GPs and healthcare professionals as needed.
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Night shift leadership

Nursing care

Medication management

Clinical assessments

Care plans

Documentation

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Dalton Court Care Home, part of Sandstone Care Group, is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shifts from 8pm to 8am. You’ll empower the night team, deliver person-centred nursing, and manage medicines for residents with compassion and professionalism.

We offer an hourly rate of £23.65, 44 contracted hours per week, and a £1,500 welcome bonus. Join a team dedicated to high clinical standards, safeguarding, and supportive development opportunities.