Nurse job in Newcastle upon Tyne REF51NA

Salary: £22.41 - £36.98 per hour*
Pin On-Site Care
Clock Temporary
Map Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

About the Nurse job in Newcastle upon Tyne

If you’re exploring Nurse jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne, this opportunity offers the flexibility to design a work pattern that suits your life while delivering compassionate, person‑centred nursing. You’ll make a tangible difference to people living with the effects of age, illness or disability, combining clinical expertise with kindness, clear communication and a commitment to safe, effective care.

You’ll be able to select shifts across hospitals, care homes, clinics, home‑care and live‑in placements within Newcastle upon Tyne. Prefer the pace and variety of acute settings? Choose hospital or clinic shifts. Value continuity and deeper relationships? Opt for residential, home‑care or live‑in assignments. This breadth of settings lets you balance lifestyle needs with professional interests, building a portfolio of experience across multiple pathways.

Day to day, you’ll provide person‑centred interventions, administer and record medications, complete observations and escalate concerns promptly, and partner closely with families and the wider MDT to support best outcomes. You’ll uphold dignity and independence in every interaction, contribute to accurate documentation and handovers, and help create calm, safe environments where people can thrive.

We’ve streamlined our processes so you can get started quickly. With fast‑track onboarding, you could begin in as little as 48 hours (subject to compliance), moving from application to your first shift with confidence and support.

What we offer

  • Competitive earnings between £22.41 - £36.98/hr equivalent)
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible Nurse rota options that fit around your lifestyle
  • Steady flow of placements in Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Higher pay rates on bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Carer referral bonuses
  • Free scrubs and ID badge
  • Training options included
  • 24/7 support from experienced managers
  • A positive, supportive working culture

What you'll do

  • Champion dignity, choice and independence
  • Lead person‑centred care across each shift
  • Oversee meals, nutrition and hydration
  • Provide personal care and safe mobility
  • Administer/check medication (MAR/eMAR)
  • Monitor changes; escalate and document swiftly
  • Maintain a clean, safe, IPC‑compliant environment
  • Suitable for those looking for Nurse jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Coordinate with families and professionals
  • Mentor junior carers to deliver consistent quality

What you'll bring 

  • 12+ months’ UK Nurse within care home or nursing facility settings
  • Valid NMC PIN and adherence to the Code
  • Compassionate, calm and patient manner
  • Strong interpersonal and documentation skills
  • Reliable and self‑directed; escalates concerns promptly
  • Confident supporting varying acuity and needs on the floor
  • Person‑centred, high‑quality care ethos
  • Experience of complex care preferred but not essential

Apply today

Please use the application form on this page to apply for this and other Nurse roles in Newcastle upon Tyne. Ensure your CV is included.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

What happens after I apply?

  • Fill out the application form provided on this page
  • Our team checks your application and sends an invite to open your account
  • Add your information and select the shifts you prefer
  • Complete your registration and compliance steps online
  • Apply for shifts quickly, often in 48 hours (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People

Medicare People connects passionate Nurse professionals with meaningful Nurse jobs across Newcastle upon Tyne and throughout the UK. We offer strong support, competitive pay, and roles where carers can make a genuine difference.

Acting in line with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Medicare People functions as a Nurse agency and employment agency. In this capacity, we recruit on behalf of our clients, ensuring each placement meets the required standards of suitability, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.