Registered Nurse

Sanctuary Group; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Annual leave 33 days pro rata

Pension contribution 7% matched

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is hiring a Registered Nurse for Pavillion, Houghton Le Spring. The role is 39 hours per week, night shifts, at £21.69 per hour with a £3,000 welcome bonus. You will join a not-for-profit provider delivering high-quality nursing care in a supportive team.

We value diversity and support continuous professional development. We offer comprehensive benefits and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality nursing care aligned with the NMC code.
• Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and competence using evidence-based practice.
• Maintain excellent communication and thorough record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care aligned with the NMC code.
• Demonstrate exceptional clinical knowledge and competence using evidence-based practice.
• Maintain excellent communication and record keeping.
• Support learning and development of clinical colleagues and student nurses.
• Lead a team of care professionals with kindness and compassion.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams.

Skills

NMC code compliance

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Record keeping

CPD

Team leadership

Student nurse support

Care for older people

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Registered Nurse

Pavillion, Houghton Le Spring - North View Terrace, Chilton Moor, DH4 5NW

£21.69 Per Hour + £3,000 welcome bonus

39 Hours available – Night Shifts

Be Part of a Care Provider Leading the Way in Clinical Excellence

Nursing is more than a job – it’s a calling. If you’re a Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference, we’d love to welcome you to our friendly and professional team at Pavillion in Houghton Le Spring - North View Terrace, Chilton Moor, DH4 5NW. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’re already experienced in social care nursing, or you’re looking for a change in direction, we’ll support you every step of the way – from your first day.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People. Learn more about our clinical initiatives, benefits and award win at bit.ly/NursingWin.

Sanctuary Care Nurses:

• Provide high-quality nursing care aligned with the NMC code
• Demonstrate exceptional clinical knowledge and competence using research-based practice
• Have excellent communication and record keeping skills
• Show a commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning
• Manage holistic care and emergency situations
• Lead a team of care professionals with kindness and compassion
• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams
• Support learning and development of clinical colleagues and student nurses
• Value and respect older people and their individual needs

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. Alongside a £3,000 welcome bonus, 33 days' annual leave pro rata (rising to 38 days, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay after 12 months' service and a pension contribution matched up to 7%, we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, recognise your contribution and help you build a rewarding career with Sanctuary:

• CQC inspection bonus
• Overtime Enhancement
• Company-funded training and support, including clinical development, NMC revalidation, CPD opportunities and access to a dedicated clinical team
• Health and wellbeing support, including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus a 24/7 employee support programme offering medical, financial and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave arrangements and an annual leave purchase scheme
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks, including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent Networks
• Free uniform provided
• Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you for introducing great people to Sanctuary
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes

Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria or qualifying periods. Visit our website for further information.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks where needed. Information provided during recruitment may be verified as part of these checks.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.