Registered Staff Nurse (Relief)

Location: Park Manor, Parkmanor Oaks Care Home, 6 Thornhill Road, Dunmurry, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT17 9EJ

Date Posted: 2nd December 2025

Closing Date: 28th February 2026

Industry: Healthcare

Job Type: Casual

Salary: £22.66 Yearly

Can you make a real difference in the lives of others? At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team valued for your contribution, with opportunities for career development, and a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you.

Our residents are at the heart of our homes; we are inspired not only by their stories and experiences of years past but also by knowing that we are making a real difference in their lives. Parkmanor Oaks Care Home (Dunmurry) is currently recruiting a Registered Staff Nurse to join their friendly, caring, and progressive Nursing Home on a relief basis. This is a vital role within the Home, working as a team to deliver excellent care to much-loved residents.

As a valued and respected member of the nursing team, you will be responsible for delivering excellence in care in compliance with the Company, NMC, RQIA, and HSCT requirements. You will be trusted to ensure the health and well-being of residents by creating a safe and supportive environment that will enhance their quality of life. Responsibilities will range from developing tailored care plans, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, relying on your professional judgment to make clinical decisions, administering medicines, maintaining resident records, and providing professional support to care staff.

Essential Criteria:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, or RNLD) with a current, active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Current PREPP, Primary Nursing, Care Planning, and The Patients Charter, dealing with problems associated with the elderly.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including RQIA, HSCT, and health and safety guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload efficiently while maintaining high standards of care.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centred approach to care.
• Commitment to promoting and safeguarding the well-being of residents.
• Ability to work set hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Must have a good command of written and spoken English and a valid work permit.
• Be in good general medical health (medically fit).

Desirable Criteria:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a nursing or care home environment is preferred.
• Management skills are required for a care team.

Company benefits:

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
• Enjoy a fully paid induction programme to help you transition smoothly into your role.
• Access to a wide variety of training opportunities to support professional growth.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexibility of shifts.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and well-being support.
• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and well-being initiatives, including team-building initiatives.
• Free car parking and uniform.
• Incentives for employee referrals.

Ensure your CV is up to date, as this is required for the interview process. Sponsorship for this role is not offered. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered. Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes. Submit your application promptly as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage. An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request by contacting the HR Department. It is Macklin Care Homes' Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

What you will need:

Required criteria:

• RGM/RMN Qualification.
• NMC Registration.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desired criteria:

• Nursing of the Elderly in a Nursing Home environment.
• Demonstratable skills to effectively lead and manage a team.
• 1 year's experience in a similar role.

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