Job Description

Location

21.79

Hourly Rate

Job Type:

Temporary

Shifts:

Bank

Annual Leave:

5.6 weeks pro rota

Your Benefits :

Excellent Pay - 21.79 per hour

Enhanced Bank Holiday Rate

Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line

Paid training and induction

Free on-site parking

Free Uniform

Company Pension

Closing Date: Friday 22nd August 2025. The Company reserves the right to close the job early.

Overview

We are looking for a Registered Staff Nurse to join our Bank Team in Rathmena House. Shifts are 12 hours long either Day shift 8am-8pm or Night shift 8pm-8am, between Monday to Sunday.


Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main Function of the Job:

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the day-to-day control of the Nursing Team, providing the necessary leadership to maintain high standards of care, safety, discipline and morale in the Nursing Home.


The aim is to provide the nursing care to meet the individual resident's/patient's requirements by assessment of both strengths and problem identification, to plan and evaluate all care delivered and to create a relaxed and homely environment which maximises the individual's opportunities for self-determination.


The Registered Nurse will participate in the delivery of care and in conjunction with the manager, implement policies and procedures and monitor the care to ensure the defined standards and objectives are being achieved.

Main Tasks/Responsibilities:

Plan and implement programmes of care in agreement with clients and carers. Ensure all records are kept as per company and legislative guidelines. Direct ancillary staff in the provision of a high standard of care and assist with personal care duties as appropriate. Assist with staff training. Comply with company policy in promoting Primary Nursing. Ensure all company policies are adhered to, including Health & Safety and Manual Handling. Maintain good channels of communication with resident families, Multi-disciplinary team and others as appropriate. Attend staff meetings and training as required. Adhere to NMC Code of Professional Practice, keep abreast of nursing developments and pursue continuous professional development. Participate in staff appraisal as applicable. Follow company policy for action to be taken in the absence of Manager.

The duties and responsibilities outlined are not meant to be definitive nor restrictive and may be modified to meet changing needs.


The company is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and employees are expected to treat those with whom they come into contact in a caring, courteous and respectful manner at all times.

Essential Criteria

Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC Register - RGN or RMN (Adult)

About Rathmena House

Situated in the leafy suburbs of the market town of Ballyclare in East Antrim, the home is surrounded by attractive gardens and patio areas. The home is registered to offer nursing care and a small number of beds for residential care for up to 29 residents.


What our residents say about living at Rathmena House:

"I'm spoilt." "The staff are brilliant." "I love it here."

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.


The company operates a no smoking policy.



If you think this role would be for you, please fill in the application form below.


A satisfactory enhanced AccessNI check will be required for this post The Optimum Care Group of companies, as per the Access NI Code of Practice, has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department. If successful please be aware that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. Our Policy states that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to fully and accurately disclose all criminal convictions will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.