Staff Nurse

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Scotland is seeking a Staff Nurse to join their team in West Lothian. The role offers excellent pay rates from £22.62 to £24.25 per hour, with opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment. Responsibilities include clinical nursing care and leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience in elderly care, although newly qualified Nurses are welcome to apply.

Benefits

Joining bonus of £1500 for nurses

Enhanced sick pay

Fully funded pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Ideally 12 months post graduate experience in elderly care, but newly qualified Nurses are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with elderly patients and dementia care preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional clinical nursing care to residents.
• Supervise and support junior staff.
• Maintain accurate records and care plans.

Skills

Nursing care

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

We care, the way you care -

Come and join us in West Lothian!

Randolph Hill, a reputable provider of elderly care in Scotland, operates seven well-rated nursing homes in east central Scotland. Known for strong care inspection grades and good staffing levels, Randolph Hill offers a supportive, flexible environment for career development and meaningful contributions to resident care.

Randolph Hill is one of Scotland’s long standing, reputable providers of care for older people.

We are looking for an outstanding person to join us as a Staff Nurse at either Holmesview in Broxburn or KirkLane in Livingston. Permanent full or part time or bank posts are available.

***Excellent rates of Pay - from £22.62 - £24.25 per hour, with overtime at time plus 33% and careerdevelopment potential***

Company Benefits for our Staff Nurse

• Excellent rate of pay-£22.62 - £24.25 per hour - we are an accredited Living Wage employer
• Optional overtime paid at time + 33% (£30.08 - £32.25 per hour)
• Joining bonus of £1500 for nurses
• Permanent full or part time or staff bank opportunities available
• Enhanced sick pay covering up to 28 weeks
• Fully funded stakeholder pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Long service holidays and awards
• Free parking on site
• Blue Light card available
• Rolling programme of mandatory training
• Structured career development opportunities to Charge Nurse, potentially management level
• Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team
• "Recommend a Friend" scheme - £1000 for Nurses
• Positive reputation of our nursing homes with lower staff turnover than the sector average
• Well run nursing homes with positive care inspection grades across our homes
• More flexible working patterns can be achieved, if required, working on our separate staff bank team

Job Purpose for our Staff Nurse

To provide professional clinical nursing to all residents whilst delivering strong leadership, abiding by the NMC’s code of professional conduct and supporting the Home Manager in the daily running of the Nursing Home.

Main responsibilities for our Staff Nurse

• To promote the highest standards of Nursing care within the home
• To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors
• To supervise and support junior staff where appropriate through effective leadership
• In the absence of the Home Manager to delegate daily workload, ensuring efficient and cost effective use of manpower
• To set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
• To maintain correctly written records and individual care plans as required by the company and statutory bodies

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Ideally 12 months post graduate experience, gained within any care of the elderly setting, whether this be nursing home, hospital or community based. However, we are keen to hear from newly qualified Nurses
• Experience of working with elderly people with dementia delivering clinical support in this area
• Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team
• Ability to provide advice and guidance to internal staff, residents and their relatives in a sensitive manner
• The ability to problem solve and manage a diverse range of situations effectively within a nursing home setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills especially report writing, and care planning
• Being able to deal with a variety of complex issues and respond appropriately

Join our exceptional team and make a difference in the world of care!

All enquires will be treated in the strictest confidence.