Registered Nurse Days

Bridge Oak Care Homes; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, welcoming environment

Ongoing learning and career growth

Meaningful difference to residents'‑l

Trust-based workplace culture

Strong ties to local community

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes’ Newfield Lodge Care Home in Castleford is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care in line with individual care plans and work within a compassionate, supportive team.

You’ll collaborate with the care team to maintain a homely environment, update plans with relatives and professionals, and ensure compliance with NMC guidelines while delivering dignified care to residents.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• As our Registered Nurse, you’ll provide high standards of care in line with care plans and hand over to colleagues.
• Support junior care and ancillary staff to contribute to a well-run home and homely atmosphere.
• Report ill health to GP/Professionals and arrange visits when needed.
• Keep Client Care Plans updated with relatives and health professionals, adhering to NMC guidelines.
• Assess client care needs and provide health supervision and direct nursing care.
• Review social and health care needs of new and existing clients with ongoing assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and individualised care plans reviewed bi-annually or as required.
• Conduct regular checks and provide clear handover reports at each shift end.
• Administer medications, dressings, catheterisations, tube feeding and related interventions per policy.
• Liaise with health and social care professionals to maintain holistic resident well-being.
• Maintain integrity in handling clients’ personal and financial affairs, adhering to professional conduct.
• Keep active NMC registration and pursue revalidation as required.

Job description

Job Description: Registered Nurse

Location: Newfield Lodge care home, Brookfield Avenue, Castleford,

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Competitive (to be discussed at interview)

Sponsorship: Not currently availableJoin Bridge Oak Care Homes – Creating Communities Where Everyone Feels at Home

At Bridge Oak Care Homes, we believe care is about so much more than meeting everyday needs. It’s about creating warm, welcoming communities where every resident feels safe, valued and truly at home.

Our vision is to provide compassionate, person-centred care that celebrates individuality, promotes independence and enables people to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. Every member of our team plays an important part in making this vision a reality.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Activities Coordinator to join the team at Newfield Lodge Care Homebased in CastlefordIf you’re creative, organised and passionate about bringing people together, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.

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

Why Join Bridge Oak Care Homes?

When you join Bridge Oak Care Homes, you’ll become part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about one another and the people we support.

We offer:

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives every day.
• A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect.
• The chance to be part of a care provider that is deeply rooted in its local communities and committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.