Registered Nurse

Care Concern Group; Northam; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Highwood Care Home in Northam is seeking a Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with an active NMC PIN to join our team. You will lead shifts, assess residents, and ensure safe, person-centred care while overseeing a care team and maintaining high documentation standards.

This role offers 24 hours per week with alternate weekends, DBS paid, pension, and uniform provided, plus funded training and clear progression paths within a supportive professional environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with RGN or RMN registration and active NMC PIN.
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities.
• Confident in leading shifts and supporting a team.
• Good communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise care staff.
• Assess needs and develop/review care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor health changes.
• Ensure accurate documentation and high standards of care.
• Contribute to a professional, dignified resident experience.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Active NMC PIN

Job description

Highwood Care Home is a brand new, purpose-built facility nestled in the picturesque and historic port town of Bideford. Our luxury care home offers a warm and welcoming environment for up to 67 residents, providing Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care. With state-of-the‑art facilities and beautifully designed spaces, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, comfortable, and enriching environment where residents can feel truly at home. Surrounded by stunning views and a vibrant local community, Highwood Care Home is committed to delivering the highest standard of care, tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual. Join us at Highwood, where comfort, care, and compassion come together.
Registered Nurse RGN or RMN Contract

• £23.25 per hour
• Contracted to 24 hours per week
• Paid DBS, RGN, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Ongoing training, clinical updates and funded development, with clear and supported progression into Senior, Clinical Lead and Management roles, within a well led, professional environment where your skills are recognised and developed.
Role Overview
As Registered Nurse, you will play a central role in delivering high quality, clinically led care while taking responsibility for maintaining safe, effective and person centred practice across your shift. This role combines clinical expertise with leadership, ensuring standards are upheld and care is delivered consistently in line with best practice.
You will assess needs, develop and review care plans, administer medication and monitor changes in physical and mental health. Leading shifts, you will support and guide the care team, make informed clinical decisions and respond promptly to changing needs, ensuring continuity and quality of care at all times.
Working closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals, you will use your judgement and experience to maintain high standards, ensure accurate documentation and contribute to a well organised, professional environment where dignity, independence and wellbeing are always prioritised.
The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.
What We Are Looking For

• Registered Nurse RGN or RMN with an active NMC PIN
• Strong clinical judgement and decision making skills
• Confidence in leading shifts and supporting a team
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Experience in a care home setting is beneficial, however we welcome nurses from a range of backgrounds who are keen to develop within this environment

About Us
Highwood Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.
Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.