Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team Well run nursing homes with positive care inspection grades across our homes More flexible working patterns can be achieved, if required, working on our separate staff bank team Job Purpose To provide professional clinical nursing to all residents whilst delivering strong leadership, abiding by the NMCs code of professional conduct and supporting the Home Manager in the daily running of the Nursing Home. Main responsibilities To promote the highest standards of clinical nursing care within the home To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors To appraise staff and, if necessary, counsel adhering to company procedure and documentation In the absence of the Home Manager to assume responsibility of operational overview of whole home and delegate workload To act at all times in a manner which reflects a good company image To maintain correctly written records and individual care plans as required by the company and statutory bodies Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experienced nurse, with this experience gained within any care of the elderly setting, whether this be nursing home, hospital or community based Experience of working with elderly people with dementia delivering clinical support and leadership in this area The position would suit someone already working at Charge Nurse or Unit Manager level looking to enhance their leadership skills and to develop further or an experienced nurse looking for the first step up into a Charge Nurse role Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team Ability to provide advice and guidance to internal staff, residents and their relatives in a sensitive manner The ability to problem solve and manage a diverse range of situations effectively within a nursing home setting Strong oral and written communication skills especially report writing, and care planning Being able to deal with a variety of complex issues and respond appropriately It would be desirable that candidates have a post-registration qualification, knowledge of employment law and the legislation surrounding care homes Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: 22-24 per hour Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Store discount Experience: Nursing: 2 years (preferred) Locations: Haddington & North Berwick (20 mins outside Edinburgh, Scotland) 7 x nurses (days/nights), 22-24/hour. Stirling (Scotland) 1 x nurse Edinburgh (Scotland) 2 x nurses Perth (Scotland) 1 x nurse Paisley (Scotland) 1 x nurse Exeter (England) 1 x nurse Stratford Upon Avon (England) 1 x nurse Cambridge (England) 1 x nurse Greater Sheffield (England) 5 x nurses Wages: All nurses will get approximately 22 - 24/hour