Mental Health Nurse jobs in Portugal

What inspired you to become a nurse? Was it the desire to make a real difference through Kind Care or the drive to keep learning and growing in a profession that’s evolving—working side by side with multi-disciplinary teams? At HC-One - The Kind Care Company - we offer a career where your compassion and dedication are valued. Whether you’re an experienced registered nurse or seeking a new and meaningful direction, working in a care home environment can be incredibly fulfilling. It’s a role that reflects the heart of nursing—combining clinical expertise with the opportunity to form genuine, lasting connections with Residents and their families. We’re looking for kind, compassionate nurses to join our committed care home teams. In return, we offer competitive, experience-based pay and a rewarding benefits package.

As a Registered Nurse at HC-One, you will build on your existing skill set, practicing in a nurse-led environment and developing complex decision-making and collaborative skills. You will make a difference to our Residents at times when they may feel vulnerable, guiding and supporting them in life-changing decisions. This is a humbling and rewarding part of the role. You will be a Registered Nurse with at least 12 months experience in Health or Social Care, a valid PIN, and you will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC.

You will have a passion to mentor and share your knowledge with colleagues, providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students. You will understand the importance of effective communication, both verbally and in writing, and you will role model professional behaviours.

You will advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for the people living in our care homes and their families.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and it is important that you can recognise signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in related areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it’s a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. We bring five key qualities to the HC-One Way:

• We are curious—asking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionate—walking in the shoes of others.
• We are creative—finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous—supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• We are dependable—people can always count on us.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

We are enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology helps streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we grow our digital capabilities, we’re looking for team members who are comfortable with technology or open to learning, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support at every step. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growth—opening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.

Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a Registered Nurse at one of our HC-One care homes? We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your first working day. To complement your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a wide range of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing.

Benefits include:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Homemade meals whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent)
• Group life Assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications
• GP online for around-the-clock GP consultation via an app, available to you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1,600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support with free access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 365)
• Employee recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1,000 per referral, depending on the role