Relief Registered Staff Nurse - Leabank

Macklin Care Homes; Ballycastle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid induction

Training opportunities

Career development

Flexible shifts

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

Macklin Care Homes' Leabank Care Home in Ballycastle seeks a Relief Registered Staff Nurse to join a friendly, caring team. You will deliver high-quality care to residents, ensuring compliance with NMC, RQIA, and HSCT standards.

The role involves developing tailored care plans, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, administering medicines, maintaining records, and supporting care staff. Sponsorship is not offered; Enhanced Access NI checks and NISCC registration may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Hands-on experience as a Registered Nurse in a care home or residential setting.
• Current PREPP, Primary Nursing, Care Planning, and The Patients Charter Dealing with elderly issues.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including RQIA, HSCT, and health and safety guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload while maintaining high standards of care.
• Compassionate, empathetic, patient-centred approach to care.
• Flexibility to meet organisational needs.
• Good command of written and spoken English; valid work permit; medically fit.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored care plans for residents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver care.
• Use professional judgment for clinical decisions.
• Administer medicines to residents.
• Maintain accurate resident records.
• Provide professional support to care staff.

Skills

NMC registration

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient-centred care

Time management

English proficiency

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Relief Registered Staff Nurse - Leabank

Can you make a real difference in the lives of others?

At Macklin Care Homes you will work as part of an award-winning team valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, and a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you.

Our residents are at the heart of our homes; we are inspired not only by their stories and experiences of years gone by but also by knowing we are making a real difference in their lives.

Leabank Care Home, (Ballycastle), is currently recruiting a Relief Registered Staff Nurse, to join their friendly, caring, and progressive Nursing Home. This is a vital role within the Home, working as a team to deliver excellent care to much-loved residents.

As a valued and respected member of the nursing team, you will be responsible for delivering excellence in care in compliance with Company, NMC, RQIA, and HSCT requirements. You will be trusted to ensure the health and well-being of residents by creating a safe and supportive environment that will enhance their quality of life. Responsibilities will range from developing tailored care plans, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, relying on your professional judgment to make clinical decisions, administering medicines, maintaining resident records, and providing professional support to care staff.

About the role

Essential Criteria:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, or RNLD) with a current, active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Hands-on experience working as a Registered Nurse in a care home or residential care environment.
• Current PREPP, Primary Nursing, Care Planning, and The Patients Charter Dealing with problems associated with the elderly.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including RQIA, HSCT, and health and safety guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload efficiently while maintaining high standards of care.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centred approach to care.
• Commitment to promoting and safeguarding the well-being of residents.
• Ability to work set hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Must have a good command of written and spoken English and a valid work permit.
• Be in good general medical health (medically fit).

Desirable Criteria:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a nursing or care home environment is preferred.
• Management skills are required for a care team.

Company benefits:

At Macklin Care Homes, we understand the hard work and dedication that our colleagues bring to their roles, and we are committed to rewarding their efforts with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
• Enjoy a fully paid induction programme to help you transition smoothly into your role.
• Access to a wide variety of training opportunities to support professional growth.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexibility of shifts.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and well-being support.
• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including team-building initiatives.
• Free car parking and uniform*.
• Incentives for employee referrals*.

* T&Cs will apply.

Ensure your CV is up to date as this is required for the interview process.

Sponsorship for this role is not offered. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes. Submit your application promptly as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.

Successful candidates must be willing to register with NISCC.

An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.

It is Macklin Care Homes Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

About the company

Our Mission at Macklin Care Homes

At Macklin Care Homes, our mission is to be a forward-thinking provider committed to looking after people exceptionally well. We offer more than just care—we bring genuine warmth, compassion, and dedication to everything we do.

Every day, we go above and beyond to create a supportive and caring environment where people feel truly valued. Above all, we are guided by a simple but powerful truth: We really do care.

Required Criteria

• RGM/RMN Qualification.
• NMC Registration.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desired Criteria

• Nursing of the Elderly in a Nursing Home environment.
• Demonstratable skills to effectively lead and manage a team.
• 1 year's experience in a similar role.