Night Charge Nurse

Located in Lanark, South Lanarkshire, our beautiful care home provides Nursing & Dementia care for 45 residents.

• £22.55 per hour
• Contracted to up to 44 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Ongoing training, clinical updates and funded development, with clear progression into Clinical Lead and Management roles within a well‑led, supportive environment where your clinical expertise is recognised and developed.

As Charge Nurse, you will take overall responsibility for the clinical and operational delivery of care during your shift, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times. This is a senior role where your leadership, clinical expertise and decision making will directly influence the quality and safety of care across the service.

You will lead and coordinate the team, oversee clinical practice, manage medication processes and ensure care is delivered in line with individual care plans, regulatory standards and best practice.

You will take accountability for clinical decisions, respond to changes in condition and ensure continuity of care across the home.

Working closely with the Home Manager and wider team, you will support staff development, promote good practice and contribute to a well‑organised, professional and supportive environment.

You will take charge of the service out of hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, ensuring safe and effective operation at all times.

• Registered Nurse, RGN or RMN, with an active NMC PIN
• Strong clinical leadership and decision‑making skills
• Experience supervising or leading a team
• Confidence managing a shift independently
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of care