Registered Nurse Nights

Amica Care Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rates

Revalidation support

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Monthly recognition

Friendly working environment

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Amica Care Trust seeks a Registered Nurse for Night shifts to join our compassionate team. You will care for residents’ physical, psychological, and social needs, while ensuring safe medication administration and high-quality clinical decisions.

You will lead shifts, mentor Health Care Assistants, and contribute to care planning in a supportive environment that values person-centred care and effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must hold current NMC registration and up-to-date clinical knowledge.
• Understanding of DoLs/MCA and related regulatory frameworks.
• Commitment to person-centred care and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Look after physical, psychological and social needs of residents.
• Provide a safe, supportive environment and exercise clinical judgment for complex cases.
• Develop care plans and administer medications safely.
• Lead shifts and support Health Care Assistants and Care Assistants.

Skills

NMC registration

DoLs/MCA

Person-centred care

Team leadership

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Amica Care Trust offers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse for Night shifts to join our fantastic team!

Day to Day:

• You will look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents.
• You will look to provide a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also using your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions.
• You can expect to develop care plans, practise and ensure the safe administration of medications.
• Leading the shifts, inspiring a team of dedicated Health Care Assistants and Care Assistants.

Requirements:

• You will need to have a current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up to date clinical practices.
• Have an understanding of DoLs/MCA
• As with all our employees, you will be expected to work within our staff values and promote these at all times by being an effective communicator, passionate about your work, encouraging team working and having a positive attitude. Overall you should pride yourself on your person-centred approach and thoughtful approach to nursing.

Rewards:

In return for your commitment to providing the best care to our residents, you will be offered:

• Fantastic overtime rates!
• Support with your revalidation commitments and ensure you receive continued learning through our internal training programme.
• A competitive pension.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as wellbeing support, counselling and legal advice.
• Monthly employee recognition.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• A refer a friend bonus.

Closing date: 9 November 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date and therefore encourage early applications.

Amica Care is a Disability Confident Employer.

Amica Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.