Nightshift Registered Nurse

Meallmore; Newton Mearns; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse Development programme

Overtime rates & Wagestream

Sick pay & free parking

Meals & Blue Light Card

Job summary

Meallmore is hiring a Nightshift Registered Nurse for maternity cover in Newton Mearns, Scotland. You will lead the shift, deliver hands-on care, and support a team while maintaining high standards under NMC guidance.

Your responsibilities include developing care plans, risk assessments, and advocating person-centred care for residents and families. A current NMC registration and leadership experience are desirable, with opportunities for development and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with current practice standards.
• Experience leading a care team is desirable.
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical practices and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift and ensure high nursing care standards.
• Deliver hands-on clinical care and supervisor support.
• Develop and monitor tailored care plans and risk assessments.
• Advocate a person-centred approach for residents and families.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Nightshift Registered Nurse - Maternity Cover

Salary: £21.56 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

Competitive benefits some of which are:

• Nurse Development programme and additional clinical skills training
• Overtime rates & Wagestream (access to earned wages before payday)
• Company sick pay & free parking
• Subsidised colleague meals & Blue Light Card eligibility

Working as Registered Nurse with Meallmore, we will work together to enrich our residents’ lives as you provide high standards of person-centred nursing care whilst leading and supporting the team – where our residents wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

Role & Responsibilities

• Upholding high nursing care standards by leading the team and ensuring the shift runs smoothly by creating a safe and supporting environment in line with NMC codes of practice
• Deliver hands on clinical care, leadership and support to provide the highest standards of person-centred care ensuring our residents live their best lives
• Advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for our residents and their families
• Develop and monitor comprehensive, tailored care plans and detailed risk assessments adhering to regulatory frameworks

What we are looking for

• Valid NMC registration
• Previous experience leading a team (Desirable)
• Excellent knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices and regulatory frameworks
• Professional, compassionate and motivated - you’ll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing
• What’s just as important is that you are organised, flexible in your approach and have great communication skills

What’s in it for you?

Our focus is you and your ongoing development. We have a Nurse Development programme to support you with your revalidation and to reach your potential, at your own pace.

Working a fulltime job and juggling life is difficult, we know, with us you achieve a fulltime wage with 3 or 4 days off each week. But if that still doesn’t suit let us know, we can be flexible and will do our best to accommodate.

Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

A little bit about us

Mearns House is a 68-bed purpose-built care home located in the affluent town of Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, where we provide residential nursing, dementia and short-stay respite care. Our home combines modern facilities with compassionate, person-centred care, creating a supportive environment where residents can feel safe, valued and comfortable. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

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