Registered General Nurse

Skycare; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Day/Night shifts

Hot meal on shift

Bank holiday pay

28 days annual leave

Pension

Staff recognition

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & career development

Ongoing professional development

Supportive working environment

Job summary

SkyCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for a purpose-built 82-bed retirement home in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. The role offers day or night 12-hour shifts (8am-8pm or 8pm-8am) with a pay rate of £20 per hour.

You will join a supportive team focused on compassionate, high‑quality care for older residents. The role includes induction training, ongoing development, and potential career progression within a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with care home experience.
• Valid UK NMC PIN (no restrictions).
• Ability to work on shifts/rotas.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop nursing care plans; maintain records.
• Administer nursing care and medications as prescribed.
• Supervise and guide support staff daily.
• Ensure compliance with NMC Code and health and safety.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Education

NMC PIN

RN qualification

Job description

• REGISTERED NURSE
• DAY or NIGHT SHIFTS
• FACE-TO-FACE INTERVIEWS
• Night shifts, 12‑hour shift, 8pm-8am
• Day shifts, 12‑hour shift, 8am-8pm
• The Pay rate is between £20 per hour.
• Location: Southwell, NG25

Looking for a role where your nursing skills have real impact? At SkyCare we're transforming lives by delivering outstanding complex care – and we're inviting experienced Registered Nurses to be part of that transformation in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, at a purpose‑built 82‑bed retirement home.

We pride ourselves on the comfortable and relaxed atmosphere at our home and always aim to meet our residents' needs with compassion and dignity.

You will be welcomed into a supportive team which respects and values each member, seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in a positive, inclusive environment. You will receive comprehensive induction training and will be supported in your personal development to achieve your goals, with potential for career progression.

Benefits

• Permanent full‑time contract
• Day/Night shifts available
• Hot meal provided on 12‑hour shift
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• Access to ongoing training for continued professional development
• A friendly and supportive working environment

About you

• Registered General Nurse with experience in a care home setting caring for older people.
• Valid UK NMC PIN (no restrictions).
• Ability to work on shift/rota patterns.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high‑stress situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Kind and caring approach with a passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care and support for the residents.
• Experience in motivating the team.
• Clear DBS and two satisfactory references.

Information about the Role

• Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, and long‑term service users.
• Behave in a professional and discreet manner at all times in line with the NMC Code.
• Be competent and confident in managing people with long‑term health conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions for service users with complex needs.
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for service users as appropriate.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist service users in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Recognise and work within your own competence level.
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of user interaction and consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support, manage and guide support workers on a daily basis.
• Engage in continual personal development.
• Dispense and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining records.
• Carry out stock control and ordering of prescribed medication and medical products.
• Understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as Health and Safety, COSHH, and the Care Standards Act.

Inclusion & Belonging

At SkyCare we celebrate difference. We're committed to building a diverse and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome nurses from all backgrounds and promote fairness, flexibility and opportunity.