About this role
Job summary The Registered General Nurse Nights plays a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to residents during night shifts across Jewish Cares residential and nursing services. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the postholder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual care, ensuring residents physical, emotional, and psychological needs are met throughout the night. The role includes clinical responsibilities such as medication administration, monitoring residents wellbeing, responding to changes in condition, maintaining accurate records, and supporting care staff on shift. The postholder will also ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organisational policies while promoting dignity, safety, and person-centred care at all times.
Main duties of the job We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered General Nurse to join our night team, delivering high-quality clinical care to residents across our care homes. You will be responsible for leading night shifts, administering medication safely, monitoring resident wellbeing, responding to clinical changes, and supporting care staff to deliver excellent person-centred care. The role requires strong clinical judgement, effective communication skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of care in a night-time environment. You will work closely with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure residents receive safe, responsive, and dignified care throughout the night. A valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse is essential.
About us Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support around 12,000 people through residential care, nursing care, retirement living, housing with care, mental health services, and community-based support. Our nursing and residential homes provide safe, supportive environments where older people receive high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, wellbeing, and quality of life. Guided by values of excellence, integrity, compassion, innovation, and inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering outstanding nursing care and supporting residents to live safely and meaningfully throughout later life.
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.
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:
7:45pm 8:15am (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
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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.
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
IG4 5LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)