Registered Nurse - Nights

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK elderly care provider is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality care to residents. Responsibilities include administering medications, advising families on care, and supervising staff. Ideal candidates must hold a Level 1 qualification and possess at least 2 years of nursing experience. Join a supportive environment where employees feel valued and can make a difference in the lives of elderly residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing.
• Up-to-date knowledge of care practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing tasks and administer medications.
• Advise families and GPs on resident conditions.
• Supervise staff to ensure all duties are completed.
• Maintain accurate assessments and care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Care planning knowledge

Ability to instruct care activities

Education

First Level qualification with current NMC Registration

Relevant post-basic studies/qualification

Job description

Main duties of the job

A Registered Nurse at Avery Healthcare will provide high‑quality care to residents, performing tasks such as medication distribution, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding, and managing chronic medical conditions. The RN advises families and GPs on changes in residents’ conditions, supervises the care team to ensure all duties are completed on shift, and maintains accurate assessments and care plans.

Job responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, you will act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager when required, and observe all instructions to act upon their behalf while ensuring a high standard of care to residents. Your responsibilities include:

• Undertaking nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advising families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition, keeping them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care.
• Responsible for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive required care.
• Providing high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning.

About you

To be successful you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. The ideal candidate must:

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years experience and up‑to‑date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post‑basic studies/qualification.
• Display good interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.
• Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we build a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Person Specification

The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK and an ADBS Disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare) are required.