Staff Nurse

Location: Whiteford House, Ayr

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and dedicated Nightshift Staff Nurse to join our experienced team at our 31-bedded specialist care home in Ayr.

Whiteford House provides specialist care and support to adults under the age of 65 with a range of complex health and social care needs, including:

– Mental health needs
– Learning disabilities
– Complex physical and neurological conditions

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in an environment where person-centred care, dignity, independence and quality of life are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As a Nightshift Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and high-quality nursing care throughout the night.

You will support residents with complex clinical, physical and emotional needs, ensuring their care is delivered with compassion, dignity and respect. You will also work closely with the wider care team to promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for the people we support.

The successful candidate will be confident working independently during night shifts while providing guidance and support to the wider care team.

Key Responsibilities

– Deliver safe, effective and person-centred nursing care throughout the night.
– Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for residents with complex needs.
– Administer medication and treatments safely in line with NMC standards and company policies.
– Monitor residents’ physical and mental health and respond appropriately to any changes in their condition.
– Provide compassionate care while maintaining residents’ dignity, privacy, choice and independence.
– Provide leadership, guidance and support to care staff during night duty.
– Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation and care records.
– Liaise with families, GPs, multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals where required.
– Promote high standards of safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety.
– Participate in handovers and contribute to care planning, reviews and risk assessments.
– Support residents experiencing behaviours of distress or mental health challenges using positive, person-centred and therapeutic approaches.
– Respond appropriately to emergencies and escalate concerns in accordance with clinical and organisational procedures.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

– Registered Nurse qualification – **RGN, RMN or RNLD**.
– Current **NMC registration**.
– Experience working within a care home, complex care, mental health, learning disability or neurological care setting.
– Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills.
– Ability to work confidently and independently during night shifts.
– Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
– A compassionate, patient-centred approach.
– Strong commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Desirable Criteria

– Knowledge and experience of neurological conditions and complex care.
– Understanding of positive behavioural support approaches.
– Previous leadership or shift-leading experience.
– Training or experience in PEG feeding, epilepsy management or other complex care interventions.

What We Offer

– **Competitive pay rates**
– **Paid NMC registration**
– Ongoing training and professional development
– Supportive and experienced management team
– Pension scheme
– Free onsite parking
– Opportunities for career progression
– Employee wellbeing support

Why Join Whiteford House?

At Whiteford House, we believe that both the people we support and our staff should feel valued, respected and supported.

You will become part of a dedicated team where your clinical knowledge, experience and compassion can make a genuine difference to the lives of adults living with complex needs.

This is an opportunity to develop your career within a supportive specialist care environment while making a meaningful difference every night.

How to Apply

If you are a Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding nightshift role and are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and cover letter to:

whiteford.admin@enhancescotland.co.uk

Alternatively, contact us on 01292 430204 for an informal chat about the role.

Join the team at Whiteford House and make a difference to the lives of the people we support.

Benefits:

– Company pension
– Free parking
– On-site parking
– Early access to a portion of your earned wage with Stream

Indeed Reference Code : INDHP

Work Location: In person

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Please visit https://www.enhancescotland.co.uk/ for more information