Night Shift Registered Nurse — Lead Elder Care

St Monica Trust; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

St Monica Trust's Garden House in BS9 is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time night shifts. You will deliver nursing care, assess residents, administer medications, and respond to medical emergencies, while supporting admissions and discharges.

You will lead care planning, liaise with GPs and families, maintain accurate records, and provide mentoring to junior staff. A commitment to high-quality, person-centered care and safeguarding standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified and NMC Registered Nurse (adult level 1) is essential.
• Experience with elderly care and dementia is preferred.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and infection control.
• Experience with care plans, clinical audits and risk assessments.
• Accurate documentation and effective communication with the MDT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical nursing care by assessing and monitoring residents’ needs and administering medication.
• Lead admissions and discharges, and manage complex clinical needs and emergencies.
• Build relationships with GPs, pharmacists, residents and families.
• Maintain accurate records of care plans, audits, incidents and health data.
• Provide leadership and cover more senior posts when required.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Clinical nursing

Quality & safety

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Job description

St Monica Trust's Garden House in BS9 is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time night shifts. You will deliver nursing care, assess residents, administer medications, and respond to medical emergencies, while supporting admissions and discharges.

You will lead care planning, liaise with GPs and families, maintain accurate records, and provide mentoring to junior staff. A commitment to high-quality, person-centered care and safeguarding standards is essential.