Registered Nurse

* PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP*

£1.5k WELCOME BONUS!

Registered Nurs- RGN or RMN (Days)

Dovehaven Lodge Nursing Home, Tag Lane, Preston. 

36hour contract, three days a week, 12 hour shifts 8am-8pm on a rota basis with every other weekend availability required.

Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Dovehaven, we don’t just fill shifts, we build teams people want to stay in. 

Whether you thrive in the energy of the day or the calm focus of the night, this is a role where you’re trusted, supported, and genuinely valued. 

Why People Choose This Role 

• 12-hour shifts = more full days off  

• Real Living Wage, because your work matters  

• Strong, supportive team on every shift  

• Paid training before you start, not thrown in at the deep end  
• Clear routines, real responsibility, and time to care properly 
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A Role That Fits How You Work  

Day shifts are ideal if you enjoy: 

• A more social, active environment  

• Building relationships with residents and families  

• Supporting activities and daily routines 

About Dovehaven Lodge

Dovehaven Lodge is a Nursing home catering for up to 112 residents. The home specialises in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

Take a look at the home: Dovehaven Lodge | Dementia | Nursing | Specialist | Preston | Lancashire

About the Role:

To join us as a Registered Nurse, you’ll need to have current NMC registration, a valid pin and good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices. Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DOLS/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. The right candidate will be dedicated and compassionate and pride themselves on their person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the care and management team, you will promote high standards of nursing care.
• Ensure all staff are supervised appropriately and the shift runs in a smooth and efficient manner
• Perform all general nursing duties, following CQC and NMC guidelines, update care plans and administer safe medication
• Being dependable and flexible in order to meet the needs of the resident and the home

What Matters Most 

We’re looking for people who are: 

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate  

• Comfortable working independently 

• Team players who support others  

• Genuinely motivated to make a difference 

Qualifications & Experience

For this role, it is essential that you:

• Are currently registered with NMC for appropriate client group (valid PIN number)
• Have relevant care home experience
• Have experience in medication administration, wound care, infection control and pressure area care

What You’ll Get 

• Real Living Wage  

• 4 weekly pay  

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)  

• Paid DBS  

• Free parking  

• Full induction before your first shift  

• Ongoing training and development  

• Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy  

• Uniform provided  

Important Information 

• Day shift available  
• Welcome bonus will be paid after successful probation period
• Part-time contract 
• Every other weekend required 
• No sponsorship available  

• Enhanced DBS required  

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

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