Registered Nurse

Alor Healthcare; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks leave

Job summary

Guthrie House Care Home in Edinburgh is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team. You will assess needs, administer medications, monitor wellbeing and ensure care plans are followed to deliver person-centred care.

Applicants must hold an active NMC PIN and have experience in Scottish care homes. This full-time position offers a dayshift pattern with generous annual leave and benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' needs and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor wellbeing.
• Monitor physical and emotional health and ensure care plans are followed.
• Guide and support colleagues during each shift and respond to changing needs.

Skills

NMC PIN

Clinical skills

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC PIN

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
• Dayshift available
• 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.