Relief Registered Staff Nurse - Arlington in Belfast

Relief Registered Staff Nurse – Arlington Private Nursing Home, 9 North Parade, Belfast.

Job Summary

Provide high‑quality clinical care to residents in a relief capacity, supporting the nursing team with tailored care plans, medication management, record keeping, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ensure compliance with NMC, RQIA, HSCT, and other regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in compliance with NMC, RQIA, HSCT and health‑safety guidelines.
• Develop and review tailored care plans for residents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care.
• Make clinical decisions using professional judgement.
• Administer medicines and maintain accurate medication charts.
• Maintain resident records and documentation.
• Provide professional support and guidance to care staff.
• Create a safe, supportive environment that enhances residents’ quality of life.

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, or RNLD) with current NMC registration.
• Knowledge of PREPP, Primary Nursing, Care Planning and the Patients Charter.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements including RQIA, HSCT and health‑safety guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload efficiently while maintaining high standards of care.
• Compassionate, empathetic, patient‑centred approach.
• Commitment to promote and safeguard residents’ well‑being.
• Flexibility to work set hours and adapt to organisational needs.
• Good command of written and spoken English and a valid work permit.
• Good general medical health (medically fit).
• Willingness to register with NISCC.

Desirable Criteria

• Proven experience in a similar nursing or care‑home role.
• Management skills for leading a care team.
• Experience nursing the elderly in a care‑home environment.
• Demonstrable team‑lead and management experience.
• At least one year’s experience in a comparable role.

Benefits

• Fully paid induction programme.
• Access to a range of training and professional development opportunities.
• Career development pathways.
• Shift flexibility.
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support.
• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including team‑building activities.
• Free car parking and uniform provision.
• Incentives for employee referrals.

Additional Information

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Sponsorship for this role is not offered.
• An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post.

Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026 | Contract: Fulltime | Salary: £21.33 per hour