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Registered Nurse (RGN) – Nights | Elderly Nursing Home | Chester

 

Location: Chester, Cheshire
Salary: From £20.25 per hour + Paid Breaks (Annual Earnings circa £44,226)
Contracted Hours: 42 hours per week (8:00pm – 8:00am shifts)

 

This role does not offer sponsorship.

 

Overview

Compass Associates are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded elderly care provider to recruit a Registered Nurse (RGN) for a nursing home located in Chester, Cheshire.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered General Nurse to join a well-established provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing care within a supportive and professional environment.

 

The home delivers exceptional elderly nursing care and has developed an excellent reputation for maintaining high clinical standards while ensuring residents receive compassionate and dignified support.

 

Working alongside an experienced clinical team, you will play an integral role in providing outstanding nursing care throughout the night and supporting the continued delivery of excellent clinical outcomes.

 

This opportunity would suit an experienced nurse looking to join a stable provider that values professionalism, teamwork and resident-focused care.

 

Role Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe and effective nursing care to elderly residents

  • Administer medications safely in accordance with NMC guidelines

  • Complete and maintain accurate care plans and clinical records

  • Monitor residents' health and respond appropriately to changes in condition

  • Work collaboratively with the wider nursing and care teams

  • Promote dignity, independence and person-centred care

  • Ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice

  • Support and mentor care staff where required

  • Maintain a safe, positive and professional clinical environment

Shift Pattern

  • 8:00pm – 8:00am night shifts

  • 42 contracted hours per week

  • 4 shifts week one / 3 shifts week two

  • Alternate weekends required

  • Paid breaks included

  • Additional hours paid at an enhanced bank rate (+10%)

Benefits

  • Paid breaks

  • Enhanced overtime rates (+10%)

  • Pension scheme

  • Bike to Work scheme

  • Medicash healthcare benefits

  • Staff recognition scheme

  • Free parking

  • Staff meals available for £1

  • Stable full-time rota

  • Supportive management and clinical leadership team

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RGN) with an active NMC PIN

  • Minimum of 4 years' experience working within a UK care home

  • Strong elderly care experience

  • Confident with medication administration and clinical decision-making

  • Experience producing accurate care plans and clinical documentation

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Professional, compassionate and resident-focused approach

  • Unfortunately, newly qualified nurses or nurses with solely bank or agency experience cannot be considered

Commutable From

Ellesmere Port, Deeside, Wrexham, Frodsham, Helsby, Tarporley, Northwich, Winsford and surrounding Cheshire areas.

 

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the recruitment partner for this permanent vacancy. If you know someone suitable, we offer a referral incentive of £500 in vouchers for every successful recommendation.

 

Contact

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Joshua Drewry on 02392 313043 or send your CV to [email protected].