Staff Nurse

Belfast Central Mission; Millisle; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid breaks

Free meals on shifts

Paid training

Access NI check

Uniform provided

Pension contribution 4%

Generous annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

BCM's Copelands Care Home in Millisle (County Down) is seeking a Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care to older people, including those living with dementia, within a dedicated multidisciplinary team. You will lead and support care staff, develop personalised care plans, oversee medication management, and promote the health, wellbeing, and independence of residents.

This permanent role requires flexibility for day and night shifts on a 7-day rota; closing date 19 November 2026 and

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with a current NMC PIN.
• International nurses must have successfully completed the OSCE examination.
• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience in a relevant care setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care staff to deliver high-quality nursing care.
• Develop personalised care plans for residents, including those with dementia.
• Oversee medication management and safety across shifts.
• Promote residents' health, wellbeing, and independence.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN) with NMC PIN

OSCE completion for international nurses

Job description

Staff Nurse

Location: Copelands Care Home (Millisle, County Down, T22 2BZ)

Salary: up to £37,092.51 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Hours: Day and night contracts available, 12-hour shifts operating across a 7-day rota.

Closing date: Thursday 19 Nov 2026 10:00

This role is available for an immediate start, subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

We do not offer sponsorship for these roles.

About BCM

BCM's mission is to provide quality, compassionate support to people at their point of need. We are a registered charity who seek to help people change their own lives, offering hope in spaces marked by isolation and despair. Our support services range right through from the youngest to our eldest. Our mission is inspired by Christian values and delivered to all irrespective of beliefs. Religious commitment is not required from our staff or anyone wishing to benefit from our services.

BCM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Your New Role

As a Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care to older people, including those living with dementia. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will lead and support care staff, develop personalised care plans, oversee medication management, and promote the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of every resident. This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking care environment where clinical excellence and compassionate care go hand in hand.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Paid breaks
• Free meal during every 12-hour shift
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Paid Access NI check
• Uniform provided
• Blue Light Card paid membership
• Westfield Health Cash Plan with additional MRI, CT and PET scan benefits
• Westfield Health Rewards
• Employer pension contribution of 4% (after qualifying period)
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with long-service increases
• The opportunity to work within an award-winning care environment that places residents at the heart of everything we do
• Supportive management team and opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation

What We Need From You

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC PIN
• International nurses must have successfully completed the OSCE examination
• Minimum of 1 year's post-registration experience within a relevant care setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• A commitment to delivering exceptional person-centred care
• The ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
• Flexibility to work across a 7-day rota
• A passion for supporting older people to live well and maintain their independence wherever possible