Registered Nurse (Rgn)

Barchester Healthcare; Essex; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NMC registration paid yearly

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools and support

Retail discounts

Nurse Mentor bonus

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RGN) at our care home in Waltham Abbey, Essex. The role covers clinical and residential care, with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing to residents.

You’ll be registered with the NMC, experienced in care planning and risk assessment, and able to make safe, evidence-based clinical decisions. Eligible for regular training and career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must hold current NMC registration and be eligible to practice as an RGN.
• Experience developing tailored care plans and conducting risk assessments.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks (DoLs/MCA) and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Demonstrates a person-centred, compassionate approach to nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to residents across medical, psychological and social needs.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans and ensure medicines are administered safely.
• Deliver high-quality clinical decisions with autonomy and professional judgment.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and contribute to a safe, supportive care environment.

Skills

NMC Registration

Care planning

Risk assessments

Medication administration

Person-centered care

Job description

Registered Nurse (RGN) - Care Home
Paternoster House Care Centre Paternoster Hill, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3JY
Pay: £22.33 per hour
Hours: 44.00
Type: Permanent
Shift: Days
Posted: 21 September 2026
Expires: 23 October 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you’ll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve.

We’ll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN), you’ll have the autonomy to do things the right way – and be truly valued and respected for what you do.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Registered Nurse (RGN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you’ll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• NMC registration paid every year
• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• ‘Nurse Mentor’ and ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus schemes

And so much more!
If you’d like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.