Registered Nurse

Highwood-Care-Home; Northam; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

NMC PIN support

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks holiday

Job summary

Highwood Care Home is a brand new, purpose-built facility in Bideford offering Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for up to 67 residents. We seek a Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) to lead shifts, administer medications and develop care plans with a person-centred approach.

You will join a professional team and be supported with ongoing training, funded development, and clear progression into Senior, Clinical Lead and Management roles. Alternate weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, clinically led care.
• Assess needs, develop and review care plans; administer medication.
• Monitor health changes and respond promptly to changing needs.
• Lead shifts and support the care team to maintain standards.
• Ensure accurate documentation and maintain dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Skills

NMC PIN

Clinical leadership

Communication

Care home experience

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

• £22.36 per hour
• Contracted to 36 hours per week
• Paid DBS, NMC, 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 with an active NMC PIN
• Strong clinical judgement and decision making skillsConfidence 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.