At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care and lead a supportive team.
- Company: Struan Lodge Care Home, part of a family-owned care provider with strong values.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid training, uniform, pension, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team in a supportive environment with clear progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Active NMC PIN and strong clinical judgement; care home experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 22.17 - 22.17 £ per hour.
Struan Lodge Care Home is a purpose built 30 bed care home in the Balgreen area of Edinburgh, providing Nursing, Dementia and Palliative care. The home offers a quiet, homely setting with a close knit team, allowing staff to build meaningful relationships and deliver individualised, person centred care every day.
Contract:
- £22.17 per hour
- Contracted to 36 hours per week
- Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided, Paid NMC
- 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
Ongoing training, clinical updates and funded development, with clear and supported progression into Senior, Clinical Lead and Management roles, within a well led, professional environment where your skills are recognised and developed.
Role Overview:
As Registered Nurse, you will play a central role in delivering high quality, clinically led care while taking responsibility for maintaining safe, effective and person centred practice across your shift. This role combines clinical expertise with leadership, ensuring standards are upheld and care is delivered consistently in line with best practice. You will assess needs, develop and review care plans, administer medication and monitor changes in physical and mental health. Leading shifts, you will support and guide the care team, make informed clinical decisions and respond promptly to changing needs, ensuring continuity and quality of care at all times. Working closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals, you will use your judgement and experience to maintain high standards, ensure accurate documentation and contribute to a well organised, professional environment where dignity, independence and wellbeing are always prioritised.
What We Are Looking For:
- Registered Nurse RGN or RMN with an active NMC PIN
- Strong clinical judgement and decision making skills
- Confidence in leading shifts and supporting a team
- Good communication and leadership skills
- Experience in a care home setting is beneficial, however we welcome nurses from a range of backgrounds who are keen to develop within this environment.
About us:
Struan Lodge Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.
Registered Nurse in Edinburgh employer: Struan Lodge Care Home
Struan Lodge Care Home is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Registered Nurses in the heart of Edinburgh. With a focus on individualised care, our close-knit team fosters meaningful relationships, while providing ongoing training and clear pathways for career progression into senior roles. Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and a commitment to your professional development within a well-led, values-driven organisation that prioritises trust, respect, and inclusivity.
