Nurse (Full-Time & Part-Time)

We are seeking a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at Durham Careline in Hartlepool. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and dynamic complex care environment, supporting adults with a wide range of needs including acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, mental health needs, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.

As a Night Nurse, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and clinical care of our service users during out-of-hours periods. You will be responsible for overseeing the unit, making autonomous clinical decisions, and maintaining high standards of care in a fast-paced and often unpredictable environment.

This role is ideally suited to a Nurse who thrives in complex care settings, is confident working independently at night, and is passionate about delivering person-centred care that makes a meaningful difference.

• Deliver safe, effective, and holistic nursing care based on comprehensive assessments and individual needs.
• Take clinical responsibility for the service during night shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all residents.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate person-centred care plans and interventions.
• Monitor and respond promptly to changes in residents' physical and mental health, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Safely administer, review, and manage medications in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed clinical documentation and records.
• Ensure clinical areas, treatment rooms, and equipment are maintained to high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention.
• Lead, support, and supervise the care team, providing guidance and direction throughout the shift.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to care reviews and handovers.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, respect, and independence for all service users.
• Respond effectively to incidents, emergencies, and challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with NMC Code of Conduct, organisational policies, and all relevant legislation and standards.

• Registered Nurse qualification (RGN, RMN, or RNLD).
• Current, valid NMC registration.
• Minimum of 1 year's post-registration experience (experience within complex care highly desirable).
• Demonstrable experience or confidence in managing complex clinical needs.
• A strong commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, make sound clinical decisions, and prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• A proactive, resilient, and compassionate approach to care.
• Leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate a team during night shifts.

At Durham Careline, we are a family-run specialist provider of residential and nursing care, dedicated to supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, mental health needs, and complex physical disabilities. Our focus is on empowering people to live life to the fullest, maintaining their identity, and improving their quality of life.

• Unrivalled career progression and training opportunities.
• 24-hour employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support.
• Permanent contract with paid holiday leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free uniform provided.
• Supportive and inclusive working culture.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.