Relief Registered Nurse

Job summary
As a Relief Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to older people living in Jewish Cares residential and nursing services. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate person-centred care, monitor residents health and wellbeing, administer medication safely, maintain accurate clinical records and respond promptly to changes in condition. Working alongside care colleagues, families and external healthcare professionals, you will help maintain high standards of clinical practice, safeguarding and dignity, while supporting and guiding care teams during shifts. This flexible relief role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents physical, emotional, social and psychological wellbeing, helping them to live well and with dignity in later life.

Main duties of the job
Join Jewish Care as a Relief Registered Nurse and use your professional skills to make a genuine difference to the lives of older people within the Jewish community. You will be part of a caring, multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality nursing care while helping colleagues deliver safe and person-centred support. The role offers the flexibility of relief working alongside the satisfaction of knowing your expertise directly contributes to residents wellbeing and quality of life. We are looking for a compassionate, confident and motivated Registered Nurse with current NMC registration as an RGN or RMN, relevant nursing experience and strong communication and organisational skills. If you are adaptable, team-focused and passionate about excellent care, we would love to hear from you.

About us
Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, we support thousands of older people, families, and individuals through residential care, nursing care, retirement living, community services, mental health support, and social work.

Our services are built around dignity, compassion, and inclusion, creating environments where people can live meaningful lives. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering outstanding care while investing in our colleagues through training, development, and a supportive working environment.

Job responsibilities
Join Jewish Care as a Relief/ Bank Registered General Nurse and make a real difference every day in the lives of older people within the Jewish community.

Our residential and nursing homes provide high-quality, person-centred care where dignity, compassion, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for caring, skilled, and motivated Registered Nurses to join our dedicated multidisciplinary teams and help residents live well in later life.

About the Role
As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to residents, supporting their physical, emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing. Working closely with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals, you will play a key role in ensuring outstanding standards of care and clinical practice.

You will:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate person-centred care
• Monitor residents health and wellbeing, responding promptly to changes in condition
• Safely administer and manage medication in line with NMC and regulatory guidelines
• Lead, support, and motivate care teams during shifts
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, and high-quality care standards
• Support and develop colleagues through guidance, supervision, and training
• Work collaboratively with families and external healthcare professionals

About You
We are looking for compassionate and professional nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional care.

You will have:

• Current NMC registration as an RGN or RMN
• A Nursing degree (Bachelors or Masters)
• At least 1 years nursing experience in a care or clinical setting
• Experience leading or supporting care teams
• Experience administering medication and maintaining accurate records
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive, flexible, and team-focused approach

Experience working with older people and individuals living with dementia is desirable.

What We Offer

• A supportive and values-driven working environment
• Opportunities for training, learning, and career development
• The chance to work within a highly respected care organisation
• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine impact every day

Working Pattern
This role is for relief/ bank on a casual as and when required basis to cover absence.

Shifts are:
7:45 8:15 (12.5 hour shifts including breaks) 11.5 hours paid due to 15-minute handover meetings

If you are committed to delivering outstanding care and want to be part of a compassionate and professional nursing team, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Jewish Care is an equal opportunities employer.