Staff Nurse - Days

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group LTD; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 2,674,231 - 3,808,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay of £23.53 per hour

Joining bonus of £1,500 for permanent posts

Enhanced sick pay covering up to 28 weeks

Up to 33 days annual leave

Job summary

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group LTD is seeking a Staff Nurse for Fidra House Nursing Home in North Berwick. The successful candidate will provide professional clinical nursing care, support the Home Manager, and maintain high standards of care as per NMC guidelines.

Applicants should ideally have 12 months of postgraduate experience in elderly care. The role offers competitive pay, a joining bonus, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Ideally, 12 months of postgraduate experience in elderly care (nursing home, hospital, or community).
• Experience working with elderly people with dementia, delivering clinical support.
• Strong oral and written communication, especially report writing and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional clinical nursing to all residents.
• Promote highest standards of nursing care within the home.
• Supervise and support junior staff through effective leadership.

Skills

Time-management

Oral and written communication

Problem-solving

Education

12 months postgraduate experience in elderly care

Job description

Staff Nurse – Fidra House Nursing Home, North Berwick

Location: East Lothian, North Berwick
Shift: Day shift 07:45–20:45 (permanent; bank nurse options available)

Job Purpose

Provide professional clinical nursing to all residents, support the Home Manager, and maintain high standards of care in line with NMC code of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Promote highest standards of nursing care within the home.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Supervise and support junior staff through effective leadership.
• In absence of Home Manager, delegate daily workload, ensuring efficient use of manpower.
• Set a good example in dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour.
• Maintain accurate records and individual care plans as required by company and statutory bodies.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Ideally 12 months postgraduate experience in elderly care (nursing home, hospital or community). Newly qualified nurses considered.
• Experience working with elderly people with dementia, delivering clinical support.
• Strong time‑management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to advise and guide internal staff, residents and relatives sensitively.
• Problem‑solving and management of diverse situations within a nursing home context.
• Strong oral and written communication, especially report writing and care planning.

Benefits

• Competitive pay £23.53 per hour plus overtime at time plus 33% (£31.29 per hour).
• Joining bonus £1,500 for permanent posts.
• Permanent full‑ or part‑time or staff bank opportunities.
• Enhanced sick pay covering up to 28 weeks.
• Fully funded stakeholder pension scheme.
• Entitlement of up to 33 days annual leave.
• Long‑service holidays and awards.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Staff retail and leisure discounts through benefits hub.
• Mandatory training programme.
• Structured career development to Charge Nurse or management level.
• Friendly and supportive management and head‑office team.
• Recommend a Friend scheme – £1,000 for nurses.

Company Overview

Randolph Hill is a long‑standing provider of care for older people in Scotland, operating seven nursing homes across East Central Scotland with strong inspection grades and good staffing levels.

Equal Opportunities

Randolph Hill is an equal opportunities employer.