Overview
Base pay range: At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.
Registered Nurse
13 Howard St, Kilmarnock KA1 2BP
£20.96 per hour
33 hours per week - to work across both days and nights. We pay up to £3,000 when you join Sanctuary Care. Relocation packages are also available.
Why work for us? Be part of a care provider leading the way in clinical excellence. At Sanctuary Care we are dedicated to enriching the lives of every resident, every day, with a Clinical Strategy developed in collaboration with Nursing, Operational and Learning & Development teams. We continually pursue advanced clinical care in the comfort and familiarity of residents’ homes.
We are proud to be shortlisted for two prestigious Nursing Times Awards 2025, recognising our commitment to delivering advanced clinical care.
Our initiatives include:
* Opportunities to undertake Enhanced and Advanced Practice Degree and Masters modules for Registered Nurses
* A Nationwide Clinical Skills Programme for team leaders and care colleagues
* A dedicated Clinical Telephone Advice Line pilot for residential homes
* Regular Quality and Clinical Forums to share best practice and projects
* Clinical focus projects to refresh, improve and share clinical knowledge
* A structured Preceptorship Programme for Registered Nurses and Registered Nursing Associates
* Introduction of Nursing Quality Improvement Partner roles
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking care provider that values continuous learning and clinical excellence, Sanctuary Care is the place for you.
At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people. We’re dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work, with a package that includes support for:
* Your Mind and Body
o Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
o Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
o Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
o A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme
* Your Financial Wellbeing
o £3000 Welcome bonus
o Reimbursement of annual NMC Pin registration fee
o Additional compensation for overtime
o Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
o Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
o Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7%
o Life assurance
o Enhanced Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period
* Your Job
o A clinical training team providing a wide range of courses to support our Nurses with their clinical knowledge and skills
o Support in meeting NMC revalidation requirements for CPD
o 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
o Complimentary meals during long shifts
o Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
o Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
o Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
o CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)
Are you our next Registered Nurse? Here’s more about the role:
* First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the process
* You’ll give the highest quality of personalised care to our residents in line with their individual care plans that you prepare and monitor
* You’ll regularly communicate with residents, their families and staff both verbally and in writing
* Providing comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessments of the physical, psychological and social needs of the residents will be at the heart of your day
* It’s very simple – if we can be the best Registered Nurse we can be by being kind and supportive in every way to our residents, their families and our colleagues, then we’re all doing a great job.
What skills do I need?
* Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home
* You will be Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
* You will have experience of working in a clinical setting
* Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach
* You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve
* You will use a good Nursing Process to formulate initial Nursing Diagnosis by collecting data from subjective and objective information given and then prioritising and managing care
* You will have experience of infection control, nutrition, moving and handling, wound care, phlebotomy and drug administration
Job Reference: 226372
We might withdraw this advertisement at any time. Please apply early. If you are applying internally, use your internal careers account to submit your application.
Inclusion is one of our core values. Sanctuary is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. We will make adjustments throughout your application process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.
Building Equality and Diversity: Sanctuary Group encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment. We also work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. A PVG check will be necessary for protected adults and we will pay for it. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service
Industries
* Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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