Registered Nurse

Orchard Care Homes; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Wakefield is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team. This role involves creating care plans, administering medication, and supporting residents in daily routines. The ideal candidate will have experience in elderly care and hold a current NMC registration. Competitive pay is offered with benefits supporting career development and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Funding for NMC revalidation

Career development pathways

Colleague discounts on shopping

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Must have experience in nursing home settings.
• Essential to hold a current NMC registration.
• Caring and patient approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain person-centred care plans.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Support residents with personal care.

Skills

Experienced in elderly care

Strong clinical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lead and support a team

Education

Current NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Registered Nurse

Location: Castleford Lodge Care Home - Oxford Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DF

Salary: £22.28ph

Schedule/Hours: Bank hours

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating and maintaining person-centred care plans
• Administering medication safely and accurately
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
• Liaising with external professionals, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Leading and mentoring care staff to uphold best practices
• Ensuring compliance with clinical governance and regulatory standards
• Participating in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Experienced in elderly care or nursing home settings
• Hold a current NMC registration (essential)
• With strong clinical knowledge and understanding of care planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, professional, and patient approach
• Ability to lead, support, and develop a team

Benefits

• Funding for annual NMC revalidation and PIN renewal
• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Castleford Lodge Care Home

A short walk from the centre of Castleford, with good access to public transport and rail and road links, Castleford Lodge is a mid-size home providing experienced care for elderly residents with a wide range of complex needs, including dementia.

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

Apply today

If you\'re ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.

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