Registered Nurse in Kirkcaldy

Job Description

We are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses (RGN/RMN) on behalf of our client, an established care provider supporting residents across Fife.

This is a permanent opportunity offering £20.00 per hour, with day, night and flexible shift options available.

We are looking for nurses who are passionate about delivering safe, person-centred care and who can build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues. This role would suit a clinically confident and caring nurse who wants to work within a supportive care environment and contribute to maintaining high standards of nursing care.

Duties and responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe and person-centred nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate residents' individual care needs.
• Administer medication safely and maintain accurate medication records.
• Monitor residents' physical and mental wellbeing and respond appropriately to any changes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation and care records.
• Provide wound care and other appropriate clinical interventions within professional competence.
• Support residents with long-term conditions and complex healthcare needs.
• Provide palliative and end-of-life care where required.
• Liaise with GPs, healthcare professionals, residents and family members.
• Support and guide Care Assistants and other members of the care team.
• Participate in effective handovers and care reviews.
• Follow safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety and medication-management procedures.
• Recognise and escalate safeguarding concerns or deterioration in a resident's condition.
• Maintain professional standards in accordance with the NMC Code and company policies.
• Promote residents' dignity, privacy, independence and wellbeing at all times.

Experience and qualifications

Candidates must have:

• Current NMC registration with a valid PIN.
• Registered Nurse qualification – RGN and/or RMN.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Good medication administration and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, infection control and professional accountability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Willingness to undertake the required PVG Scheme process.
• Availability to work day, night and/or flexible shifts depending on the agreed rota.

Previous experience in a care home, nursing home, older-person care, dementia care, mental-health nursing, complex care or palliative/end-of-life care would be advantageous.

Candidates with transferable nursing experience and strong clinical skills are also encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• £20.00 per hour.
• Permanent employment.
• Day, night and flexible shift options.
• Multiple vacancies available.
• Supportive working environment.
• Training and induction provided.
• Continued professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop experience across a range of resident and clinical care needs.
• Opportunity to join an established care provider in Fife.

Company culture

We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care and creating a respectful and supportive environment for both residents and staff.

The organisation values compassionate, reliable and professional healthcare workers who work well as part of a team and take pride in maintaining high standards of care.

Staff development is also encouraged through induction, training and continued professional development. The working environment promotes teamwork, dignity, respect and positive communication between residents, families and healthcare professionals.