Registered Nurse

Overview

The Registered General Nurse – Nights is responsible for delivering safe, compassionate, and high‑quality nursing care to residents during night shifts across Jewish Care’s residential and nursing services. The role works as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate person‑centred care, ensuring residents’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs are met throughout the night.

• Lead night shifts and support the care team in delivering excellent person‑centred care.
• Administer medication safely and maintain accurate medication records in line with NMC and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, responding promptly to changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, and high‑quality care standards.
• Support, motivate, and train colleagues through guidance, supervision, and training.
• Collaborate with families and external healthcare professionals to promote safe, responsive, and dignified care.

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN).
• Registered nursing degree (Bachelors or Masters).
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in a care or clinical setting.
• Experience leading or supporting care teams.
• Experience administering medication and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, flexible, and team‑focused approach.
• Experience working with older people and individuals living with dementia is desirable.

Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. We provide a supportive, values‑driven working environment with opportunities for training, learning and career development. You will gain meaningful work, the chance to make a genuine impact every day, and a chance to work within a highly respected care organisation.

• Average 40.25 hours per week on a rota basis.

• Week 1: 4 shifts, Week 2: 3 shifts.

• Shifts run from 7:45pm to 8:15am (12½ hour shifts including breaks, 11.5 hours paid due to 15‑minute handover meetings).