Registered Nurse

ALOR HEALTHCARE LIMITED; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG checked

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Guthrie House Care Home in Edinburgh is seeking a Registered Nurse on a full-time contract to deliver high-quality residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care with compassion and clinical excellence. You will assess needs, administer medications, monitor wellbeing, and ensure care plans are followed, while guiding the care team on shift.

The role requires an active NMC PIN, strong clinical knowledge, and excellent communication with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Active NMC PIN is essential.
• Experience in Scottish care homes preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge with medication administration.
• Ability to work with residents, families and colleagues.
• Compassionate, dependable and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident needs and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor wellbeing.
• Ensure care plans are followed accurately and safely.
• Guide and support the care team during shifts.
• Respond to changing resident needs with sound clinical judgment.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical nursing

Medication administration

Care planning

Communication

Education

NMC PIN (active)

Job description

Guthrie House Care Home, located in Edinburgh, provides high quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite and Palliative Care in a warm and welcoming environment. Set in the peaceful surroundings of South East Edinburgh, the home is known for its compassionate approach, strong community spirit, and dedication to delivering exceptional care.

Registered Nurse Contract

• £22.61 per hour
• 39.5 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Why Join Guthrie House Care Home?

Exceptional care begins with clinical excellence, compassion and professionals who understand that every decision made can have a direct impact on the comfort, dignity and wellbeing of those in their care, and as a Registered Nurse, you will play a central role in delivering safe, person centred care while helping residents feel supported and valued every single day.

Working closely with the wider care team, you will be responsible for assessing needs, administering medication, monitoring physical and emotional wellbeing and ensuring care plans are followed accurately and safely. Alongside providing hands on nursing care, you will help guide colleagues throughout each shift, respond confidently to changing resident needs and help maintain the high standards that allow the home to consistently deliver exceptional care.

This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate and dedicated nurse who combines strong clinical knowledge with a genuine passion for supporting others. Whether building relationships with residents and families, making informed clinical decisions or helping support colleagues throughout the home, your expertise and professionalism will play an important role in the daily lives of those you care for.

What Matters Most

• Registered Nurse qualification with active NMC PIN is essential
• Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Scottish care home is preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge with confidence administering medication and supporting care planning
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions while responding effectively to changing needs
• Strong communication skills with ability to support residents, families and colleagues professionally
• Compassionate, dependable and professional approach with genuine commitment to delivering exceptional care

If you are looking for a role where clinical expertise, compassion and meaningful care come together to make a genuine difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.