Registered Nurse

St. Joseph’s Care Home is a serene and friendly residential/nursing home forming part of the Little Sisters of the Poor worldwide group. We, the Little Sisters of the Poor, are a registered charity here solely to serve the elderly in need. We have homes in 31 countries all following a similar model of family centred care with Sisters living within the community on site. Our not-for-profit care model means, with your help we can focus on enabling the vulnerable elderly lead happier healthier lives in a real home setting.

St. Joseph’s Care Home are currently recruiting for a Nurse. The home which is registered for up to 55 older people, is situated in Robroyston, Glasgow City Council. The Nurse will be required to provide a high standard of nursing care for our residents in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practice. Responsibilities include providing direct nursing care, supervising care staff and ensuring continuity of care for residents by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating person centred care plans for residents which promote independence, choice, dignity and respect.

If you are interested in joining our amazing team, enriching the lives of the elderly and providing high standards of clinical care, we would love to hear from you.

We Offer

• Starting salary of £38,129.00
• Regular, set shift pattern with a 4 week rolling rota
• Well-equipped 55 bed home with a warm, friendly, family atmosphere
• Excellent road and rail links close to Robroyston train station and M8 motorway
• A not-for-profit setting where care of the elderly is our sole aim
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite parking, free meals on duty and workplace pension
• Hourly rate so all hours worked are paid
• Support from the Care Home Manager, Unit Sister, Clinical Lead and HR

For this role you must

• Be a registered General Nurse with up to date NMC registration and evidence of continuing professional development
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Have at least 2 years nursing experience
• Ideally have some experience of nursing in a residential elderly care home environment
• Ensure compliance with national standards, legislation and professional guidance
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, liaising with the Care Home Manager, Clinical Lead, local GP’s, healthcare professionals, residents and families
• Will be familiar with care and medication software
• Have excellent spoken and written English
• Will be flexible to work occasional evening/weekend shifts to ensure consistency of care standards throughout our 24/7 operation

The post requires a PVG check, two references, and an occupational health check. You must be legally able to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor overseas applicants for this post.

Please apply with a full and detailed CV. If you would like to visit our home or have an informal discussion prior to application, please contact us. We will only respond to applicants shortlisted for an interview.

PLEASE NOTE: The pre-screening questions are part of the application process and candidates not completing these will be automatically rejected.