Registered Nurse

Highgate Care; Lizard; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Willowdene Care Home in Stockton On Tees. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care and maintaining accurate health records for residents. You will be part of a supportive team focused on dignity and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will hold an active NMC pin, be able to work flexible shifts including nights, and participate in ongoing training to support career development.

Qualifications

• Active NMC pin without restrictions.
• Current NMC registration.
• Able to meet revalidation criteria.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of care per care plan and handover.
• Support junior staff to ensure smooth home operations.
• Report ill health and arrange GP visits when needed.
• Manage and review residents’ care plans with relatives and health professionals.
• Administer medications, dressings, catheterisation, and tube feeding as required.

Skills

Warmth

Leadership

Clinical judgement

Motivation

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Job Description: Registered Nurse

Location: Willowdene Care Home Lizard Lane, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland,

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Nights and Days

Salary: £20.27

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team at Willowdene Care Home, Stockton On Tees. If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Registered Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• Responsible to the person in charge for high standards of care to the residents in his/her care in accordance with the care plan and by appropriate hand over to ensure all needs are continuously met.


• To help ensure all junior care and ancillary staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of a homely atmosphere.


• Report any ill health amongst clients and make requests for GP/Professional visits where necessary.


• Ensure that Clients Care Plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with Clients, Relatives and other Health Care Professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines and Company policy.


• Assess all aspects of Clients care needs and provide health supervision and direct Nursing Care.


• Assess social and health care needs of new Clients and maintain on-going assessment and review of other clients.


• Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Client within the Care Home has an individualised Care Plan. Client Care Plans to be reviewed on a bi-annual basis or more frequently as and when required, in accordance with NMC guidelines and Company policy.


• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by the Home Manager. Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all relevant Staff Members at the end of each shift.


• Undertake tasks including distribution of prescribed medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and appropriate intervention in the management of chronic medical conditions and document the same in accordance with the Company’s procedure and NMC guidelines.


• Liaise with health and social care professionals involved in the well being of individual residents to maintain an holistic approach to their care.


• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship exists with Clients.


• Acts at all times within NMC Code of Conduct.


• Maintain a current NMC registration.


• Be able to meet the criteria for Revalidation, maintaining a professional profile in accordance with NMC guidelines.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity


• Organised, reliable, and confident in leading a team


• Good clinical judgement


• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others


• Passionate about improving the lives of older people


• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends


• Previous experience in a similar role


• Active NMC pin without restrictions

What We Offer

Working at Highgate Care means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace


• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression


• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day


• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.