About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered General Nurse to join our residential and nursing care team, providing high-quality, person-centred care for older people.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care to ensure residents receive safe, effective, and responsive clinical support.
You will play an important role in promoting dignity, wellbeing, and independence while ensuring nursing practice reflects professional standards, organisational policies, and regulatory requirements.
The role also includes medication management, clinical decision making, supporting care staff, and contributing to continuous improvement across the service.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a values-led organisation committed to delivering outstanding care for older people.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Registered General Nurse with a caring and professional approach to join our residential and nursing home team.
You will provide clinical and personal care to residents, monitor wellbeing, administer medication safely, maintain accurate records, and respond appropriately to changes in residents needs.
The successful candidate will support and guide care staff during shifts, helping to maintain high standards of person-centred care in a safe and supportive environment.
You will work closely with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues to ensure coordinated and compassionate care delivery.
Candidates must hold current NMC registration and demonstrate strong communication, clinical, and teamwork skills.
About us
Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East.
We provide residential care, nursing care, dementia support, community services, mental health support, and wellbeing programmes for older people and others within the community.
Our residential and nursing homes deliver high-quality, person-centred care that supports residents to live with dignity, comfort, and independence.
We are committed to creating warm, inclusive, and supportive environments for residents, families, volunteers, and staff.
Our teams are guided by values of compassion, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring the highest standards of care and support across all our services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Join Jewish Care as a 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.
This post is initially based at our Vi and John Rubens House, Nursing Home, currently in Ilford, IG2 6JH Moving to our new Sugar Family Care Home set to open in early summer 2026 (IG4 5LN).
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 works an average of 40.25 hours per week on a rota basis:
Week 1: 4 shifts Week 2: 3 shifts
Shifts are:
7:45am 8:15pm (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 Essential
Please refer to job description above
Desirable
Please refer to job description above
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Jewish Care
Address
Ilford
IG2 6JH
Employer's website https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)