Registered Nurse

Overview

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. We carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature, and we aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our 'family' at Sanctuary Care, whether that's our staff, residents or family members.

Registered Nurse

Location: Forefaulds Care Home, 33-39 Blackbraes Road, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G74 3JY

Salary: £20.96 per hour

Shift options: Various options available including; days, evenings, nights & alternate weekends

Requisition: 223939

Relocation and Joining Benefits: We pay up to £3,000 when you join Sanctuary Care. Relocation packages are also available.

Why work for us?

Be Part of a Care Provider Leading the Way in Clinical Excellence. We're dedicated to enriching the lives of every resident, every day. Our pioneering Clinical Strategy, developed in collaboration with Nursing, Operational and Learning & Development teams, places resident wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to be shortlisted for two prestigious Nursing Times Awards 2025, recognising our commitment to delivering advanced clinical care in the comfort and familiarity of our residents' homes.

Our innovative approach includes:

• Opportunities to undertake Enhanced and Advanced Practice Degree and Masters modules for Registered Nurses
• A Nationwide Clinical Skills Programme for team leaders and care colleagues
• A dedicated Clinical Telephone Advice Line pilot for residential homes
• Regular Quality and Clinical Forums to share best practice and projects
• Clinical focus projects to refresh, improve and share clinical knowledge
• A structured Preceptorship Programme for Registered Nurses and Registered Nursing Associates
• Introduction of Nursing Quality Improvement Partner roles

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking care provider that values continuous learning and clinical excellence, Sanctuary Care is the place for you.

Your Benefits and Wellbeing

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. We provide a package that includes support for:

• Your Mind and Body: Occupational sick pay after 12 month's service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period), Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice), Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare, A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme
• Your Financial Wellbeing: Reimbursement of annual NMC Pin registration fee, Additional compensation for overtime, Paid Ferry Pass and Paid Breaks (Millport specific), £1 per hour Weekend and Night shift enhancements - CORNWALL ONLY, Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice, Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform, Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7%, Life assurance, Enhanced Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period
• Your Job: A clinical training team providing a wide range of courses to support our Nurses with their clinical knowledge and skills, Support in meeting NMC revalidation requirements for CPD, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), Complimentary meals during long shifts, Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities, Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network, Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month's service onwards, CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Role and Responsibilities

First and foremost - we work together as a team to enrich our residents' lives. You'll:

• Provide the highest quality of personalised care to residents in line with their individual care plans that you prepare and monitor
• Regularly communicate with residents, their families and staff both verbally and in writing
• Undertake comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessments of the physical, psychological and social needs of residents
• Be kind and supportive in every way to residents, their families and colleagues

You'll be expected to be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and to work in a clinical setting with infection control, nutrition, moving and handling, wound care, phlebotomy and drug administration as appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Teamwork; a happy team supports happy residents and a happy home
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Experience of working in a clinical setting
• Excellent communication and a flexible approach
• Keen to support older people with dignity and respect
• Ability to use the Nursing Process to formulate initial Nursing Diagnosis from data and to plan, prioritise and manage care
• Experience of infection control, nutrition, moving and handling, wound care, phlebotomy and drug administration

Job Reference: 223939

We may withdraw this advertisement at any time. Please apply early.

If you are applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.

Inclusion and Equality

Inclusion is one of our core values. We are committed to being a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and will make adjustments during the application process in line with Sanctuary's Disability Confident status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our inclusive environment. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. A PVG check may be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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