Registered General Nurse (RGN) - Temporary Assignment

Care Home | Oswestry, Shropshire
Temporary / Agency | Days & Nights Available

Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate
Shifts: Flexible - ad‑hoc, block bookings, days or nights

Job Description

We are recruiting a reliable and compassionate Registered General Nurse (RGN) for a temporary assignment within a care home based in Oswestry. This role is ideal for agency or locum nurses seeking flexible work while delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to elderly residents in a care home setting.

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver safe, effective nursing care to residents

* Administer medication in line with NMC guidelines

* Complete clinical assessments, care plans, and risk assessments

* Monitor residents' condition and respond to changes promptly

* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

* Support and supervise care staff on shift

* Act as Nurse in Charge when required

* Liaise with GPs, families, and external healthcare professionals

* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety policies

Requirements

Essential:

* Valid NMC registration (RGN)

* Right to work in the UK

* Previous UK nursing experience

* Strong clinical knowledge and confidence working independently

* Excellent communication skills

Desirable:

* Experience working in a care home or elderly care setting

* Dementia or palliative care experience

* Familiarity with CQC standards