Night Shift Staff Nurse

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Nightshift Staff Nurse to join our dedicated team within our 31\-bedded specialist care home in Ayr.Our service supports adults under 65 years old with a range of complex health and social care needs, including:

• Mental Health needs


• Learning Disabilities


• Complex physical and neurological conditions

This is an opportunity to work in a highly rewarding environment where person\-centred care, dignity, and quality of life are at the heart of everything we do.As a Nightshift Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high\-quality nursing care, promoting independence, and supporting residents with complex clinical and emotional needs throughout the night.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and person\-centred nursing care during night shifts


• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for residents with complex needs


• Administer medications and treatments in line with NMC guidelines and company policies


• Monitor residents’ physical and mental health conditions and respond appropriately to changes


• Support residents with dignity, respect, and compassion


• Lead and support support staff during night duty


• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and care records


• Liaise with families, GPs, multidisciplinary teams, and external professionals where required


• Promote safeguarding, infection prevention, and health \& safety standards


• Participate in handovers and contribute to care planning and risk assessments


• Support residents experiencing behaviours of distress or mental health challenges using positive and therapeutic approaches

Person SpecificationEssential Criteria

• Registered Nurse qualification (RGN, RMN, or RNLD)


• Current NMC registration


• Experience working within care homes, complex care, mental health, learning disabilities, or neurological care settings


• Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills


• Ability to work independently during night shifts


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Compassionate, patient\-centred approach

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of neurological conditions and complex care support


• Understanding of positive behavioural support approaches


• Previous leadership or shift\-leading experience


• Training in PEG feeding, epilepsy management, or complex care interventions

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates


• Paid NMC registration


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Supportive management team


• Pension scheme


• Free onsite parking


• Opportunities for career progression


• Employee wellbeing support

Why Join Us?We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where both residents and staff are valued. You will become part of a dedicated team making a real difference to the lives of adults living with complex needs.

How to ApplyTo apply, please send your CV and cover letter to:
whiteford.admin@enhancescotland.co.uk Or contact us on:
01292 430204 for an informal chat.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: From £21\.84 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Free parking


• On\-site parking


• Referral programme

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• nmc regestration (required)


• NMC (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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