Nurses

Strong Life Care; Castleford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong Life Care in Castleford is seeking a compassionate Senior Nurse to join our on-site nursing home team. You will deliver high-quality, resident-centred clinical care and support colleagues while upholding best practice and safeguarding standards.

In this senior role, you will assess and plan care, administer medications safely, supervise staff on shift, liaise with GPs and families, and contribute to quality improvement and end-of-life care when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the NMC.
• Significant post-registration experience, ideally in a nursing home or older people’s care setting.
• Strong knowledge of clinical care for older adults, including mobility, nutrition, wound care, and medication management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred nursing care to residents.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual care plans.
• Administer medication accurately and maintain records.
• Monitor health and escalate when needed.
• Lead and support care staff on shift and promote teamwork.
• Collaborate with GPs and external services for coordinated care.
• Communicate with residents, families and carers, including end-of-life support.
• Maintain accurate confidential documentation and uphold safeguarding and infection control.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Senior-level clinical care

Communication & leadership

Care coordination

Education

Nursing degree / RN

Job description

Senior Nurse – Nursing Home

Job Summary

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Nurse to join our nursing home team in Castleford, GB. In this on-site role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents while supporting colleagues and upholding the highest standards of clinical practice. If you are a caring nurse who wants to make a real difference in residents' daily lives, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred nursing care to residents, respecting their dignity, privacy, and individual preferences.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual care plans, adapting them as residents' needs change.
• Administer medication accurately and safely in line with current regulations, policies, and best practice, and maintain precise records.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, recognise signs of deterioration, and respond promptly with appropriate clinical action or escalation.
• Lead and support care staff on shift by delegating tasks, offering guidance, and promoting a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Collaborate with GPs, allied health professionals, and other external services to ensure coordinated, effective care.
• Communicate sensitively and clearly with residents, families, and carers, providing updates and emotional support, including during end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation, and uphold safeguarding, infection prevention, and health and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse.
• Significant post-registration experience as a nurse, ideally within a nursing home, residential care, or older people's care setting, in keeping with a senior-level role.
• Sound knowledge of clinical care for older adults, including long-term conditions, mobility, nutrition, wound care, and medication management.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles, consent, and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuinely caring and respectful approach.
• Right to work in the UK.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or leading care teams or acting as a shift lead.
• Experience supporting residents living with dementia, and with palliative and end-of-life care.
• Additional training or qualifications in areas such as venepuncture, catheter care, PEG feeding, or tissue viability.
• Familiarity with CQC standards and inspection requirements.
• Experience contributing to quality improvement, audits, or care planning reviews.

Clinical Skills

• Comprehensive resident assessment and care planning.
• Safe medication administration and management.
• Wound care, pressure ulcer prevention, and infection control.
• Recognition and management of acute changes in condition.
• Palliative and end-of-life care.

Professional and Administrative Skills

• Accurate record-keeping using electronic or paper care documentation systems.
• Clear handover and reporting.
• Time management and prioritisation in a busy care environment.
• Team leadership, delegation, and conflict resolution.
• Compassion, patience, and emotional resilience.

About the Role

This is a senior position in a nursing home setting, based on-site in Castleford, GB. Remote work is not available. The salary is competitive and will reflect your experience and qualifications. As a Senior Nurse, you will be a trusted clinical presence for residents, families, and colleagues alike.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process.