Senior Nurse

Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for a passionate Senior Registered Nurse to join our award-winning team at South Africa Lodge. We provide care to 99 residents across six specialised units, supporting those with varying complex care. Our person-centred approach focuses on each individual’s unique challenges, not just their diagnosis. We're proud to be rated GOOD by the CQC.

We welcome individuals who share our values of respect, openness, care, and kindness.

What do you need?

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in the UK, with a valid NMC pin 

• Strong clinical knowledge and experience supporting adults with complex needs, including behaviours that challenge and mental health conditions

• Skilled in managing incidents, handling safeguarding concerns, and escalating issues appropriately

• Comfortable mentoring others, offering guidance and supporting development within the nursing team

• Able to work independently and as part of a team, forming positive, professional relationships with colleagues, residents, families and external professionals

• A kind, calm and empathetic approach to residents and their visitors, even during busy or challenging times

• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to complete documentation clearly and accurately

• A proactive attitude towards improving care quality, safety, and resident outcomes

• Week A - 3 days - 19.45 - 08:15
• Week B - 4 days - 19.45 - 08:15

That’s an average of 40.25 hours per week, with every other weekend off to enjoy life outside of work.

What will you be doing?

• Organise and delegate workload to ensure effective delivery of resident’s care is carried out by appropriate skilled members of staff
• Assessing, planning and evaluating care needs or the provision of care
• Oversee care provided by Health Care Assistants & Senior Health Care Assistants on shift
• Participate in clinical meetings as required and report areas of concerns to managers
• Ensure that relevant documentation is maintained in a comprehensive manner
• Respect the confidentiality, dignity and privacy of residents and staff at all times

Why Choose Cornerstone?

We believe in recognising your hard work and making sure you’re well looked after too

Your benefits package - worth up to £5,000! (T&C's apply)

So, if you’re ready to start something meaningful, in a place that truly values you, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the first step towards a career that gives back.
 

*We are NOT offering Sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time*

Cornerstone Healthcare provide specialist care for vulnerable people who present with challenging behaviours associated with complex neurodegenerative and mental health needs.

Residents who live in our homes primarily have a neurological degenerative condition such as Dementia with an underlying mental health condition which makes them inappropriate candidates for dementia care homes or residential care homes for the elderly.

We currently have 4 services based in Waterlooville, Curdridge, Mytchett and Bristol.