Registered Nurse — Elder Care Leader with Career Growth

Orchard Care Homes; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job description

Registered Nurse

Location: Riverdale Care Home – Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7LL

Hours: 33 hrs available per week

Pay: £23.53 per hour

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join Riverdale Care Home. This role focuses on delivering person‑centred care, assessing and planning nursing care, and supervising staff to build a strong, compassionate team culture.

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

We’re Seeking Someone Who Is

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

Everything You’ll Love

• Funding for annual NMC revalidation and PIN renewal
• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Employee recognition schemes such as “Making a Difference” award and Long Service awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support via an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app available 24/7
• Company‑supported pension scheme
• Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Care Homes

Riverdale Residential Care Home is within walking distance of the Parish Church and the River Rother, providing specialist residential and dementia care in a warm and friendly environment. Orchard Care Homes has been delivering care for older people for over 15 years, committed to the community and invested in professional development with training and progression opportunities.

Apply Today

If you are ready to bring compassion, energy and dedication to a role that makes a real difference, please apply. We support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses.