Job Description

Who we are:

Calderglen House is a leading residential rehab facility within Scotland and are pleased to announce the opening of our sister Residential rehab in Symington, South Ayrshire.

Townend house will accommodate up to 24 residents, offering high-quality facilities and focuses on a person-centred approach to support individuals on their recovery journey. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate

Registered Nurse

to join our team on

night shifts

at our

residential rehabilitation service

supporting individuals recovering from

drug and alcohol dependency

. This role is vital in providing overnight clinical support, managing medication administration, monitoring for withdrawal or mental health concerns, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents.

You will work within a

trauma-informed

, person-centred framework and be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to supporting recovery and harm reduction.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide

clinical oversight and monitoring

of residents overnight. Conduct regular wellbeing and observational checks in line with care plans and risk assessments. Administer and manage medications in accordance with

NMC standards

and

Controlled Drugs (CD) protocols

. Monitor for signs of

withdrawal, overdose, or mental health crisis

, and respond appropriately. Maintain accurate and up-to-date

clinical records and medication charts

. Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents during the night, particularly those experiencing

sleep disturbances, anxiety, or distress

. Complete handovers and communicate clearly with day staff and external professionals where appropriate. Escalate concerns in accordance with

safeguarding, adult protection, and emergency protocols

. Ensure compliance with

Health and Social Care Standards (Scotland)

,

Care Inspectorate

regulations, and service policies. Promote a calm, respectful, and recovery-focused environment in line with

trauma-informed and harm reduction principles

.

Requirements:

Current registration with the

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

- RGN, RMN, or RNLD. Knowledge or experience in

substance use recovery, detox, mental health, or supported living

environments. Strong understanding of

withdrawal symptoms

, relapse prevention, and dual diagnosis. Comfortable working independently overnight and managing emergency situations. Experience with

medication management

, including controlled drugs (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine). Excellent communication, decision-making, and record-keeping skills. Commitment to

non-judgemental, person-centred care

.

Desirable:

Experience in a

residential rehab, detox unit, or addiction recovery setting

. Knowledge of

trauma-informed care

,

harm reduction

, and

motivational interviewing

. Familiarity with

electronic care systems

(e.g., CareDocs, EMIS, or similar). Training in

mental health first aid, suicide prevention (e.g., ASIST), or naloxone administration

.

Additional Information:

You must be eligible to work in the UK and be registered to practice as a nurse in Scotland. PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme membership is required. Night shift hours typically run from 8PM to 8AM depending on rota
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 38.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person