Registered Nurse (Nurse Qualified)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Kirkwall is seeking a Registered Nurse to enhance residents' quality of life through compassionate care. Responsibilities include medication administration, care planning, and leading the nursing team. Ideal candidates will have a nursing qualification recognized by the UK NMC and a valid NMC PIN. Enjoy a competitive package with flexible patterns and excellent benefits, including training support and well-being programs.

Benefits

Company-funded healthcare benefits

Early pay access

Discounts on retail

Flexible working patterns

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dedicated individual focused on quality of life.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform physical tasks to assist residents.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and create care plans.
• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to residents.
• Take charge of shifts and manage the nursing team.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Care Planning

Syringe driver experience

Catheterisation

Medication administration

Understanding of Mental Capacity Act

Education

Nursing qualification recognized by the UK NMC

Valid UK NMC PIN

Job description

Registered Nurse

22 hours per week

Days

Join us as a Registered Nurse at Maria Mallaband Care Group, where you will be empowered to be your best self every day and experience firsthand the transformative power of your care.

Key responsibilities

• Medication administration and care planning
• Providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to our residents
• Ensuring principles of safeguarding are maintained
• Taking responsibility of shifts as Nurse in charge
• Team management and shift planning
• Infection prevention and control
• Liaising with General Practitioners and Multi-Disciplinary Teams
• Upholding clinical governance standards

About you

Being one of our Registered Nurses means demonstrating compassion, dedication, and commitment towards enhancing the quality of life for others. Your communication skills and attention to detail set you apart, and you continuously seek opportunities to learn and develop your clinical skills. You take every challenge in your stride and your goal is to always achieve the best outcomes.

Previous experience in the role is ideal but not required, and whether you’re a newly qualified nurse or an experienced professional, we are ready to stand by you and support you reach your career goals through tailored training and development.

Essential to be successful

• A Nursing qualification recognised by the UK NMC.
• A valid UK NMC PIN and registration to practice as Registered General Nurse (RGN)/Learning & Disability Nurse (RNLD)/Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as assisting residents with their mobility

Other skills required

• Welook for strongclinicaldecision-making leadership and Care Planning
• Syringe driver experience
• Catheterisation
• Bloods
• Peg Feed
• Stoma Care
• Medicationadministration
• Goodunderstandingof Mental CapacityActandDeprivationof liberty

To ensure we make safe recruitment choices for those in our care, the role will also be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

What we offer

Join us in our journey to become the best care provider in the UK and your employer of choice! You will be rewarded for everything you do and have access to some fantastic benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Paid annual NMC renewal fee
• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition rewards
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme andWellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

To find our more about our rewards and what makes us great, visit Careers - Maria Mallaband (mmcgcarehomes.co.uk)

Our commitment to ED&I

We believe in fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, values, inclusivity, and equity, where everyone’s unique perspective is respected and appreciated. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background.

Next steps

Ready to embark on a truly fulfilling career or to re-discover your passion? Apply today and become an essential part of our team, creating happier futures together for you and those in our care.