Bank Registered General Nurse

Nursing - La Fontana Care Home

Contract: Bank

Salary: £23.00 Per Hour

Shift Type: Mixed - Days & Nights

Contracted hours: 0

La Fontana Dementia Nursing Home is nestled on the outskirts of Martock, surrounded by the stunning Somerset countryside. This innovative, purpose-built home provides specialist Dementia and Nursing care for up to 76 residents.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others?

Do you thrive in a supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities to enhance the well-being of those in your care? If so, we want you to be part of our exceptional team!

At our home, we don’t just provide care; we create a vibrant community where our residents can thrive in.

As Registered Nurse, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, delivering both clinical excellence and holistic care. You'll be more than just a Nurse—you’ll be a leader, a mentor, and a champion for dignity and respect.

What You'll Do

• Craft Personalized Care Plans: Collaborate closely with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals to design and implement care plans that are as unique as the individuals we serve.
• Ensure Accuracy: Observe daily interactions and conditions, ensuring all care documentation is precise, legal, and easily understood by the team.
• Lead with Confidence: Start each shift by organizing and guiding your team, ensuring everyone knows their role in delivering top-notch care.
• Facilitate Seamless Transitions: Oversee shift handovers, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care.
• Monitor Health: Perform routine observations and manage specific health needs, always with an eye on detail and safety.
• Administer Medications: Safely manage and administer medications, adhering strictly to MAR sheets and protocols.
• Build Relationships: Foster strong, trusting relationships with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals, addressing concerns with empathy and urgency.
• Promote Independence: Support residents in daily activities, encouraging autonomy while providing hands-on assistance as needed.
• Act on Feedback: Be responsive to team input, ensuring resident health and well-being are always prioritized.
• Champion Respect: Uphold the dignity and individuality of every resident, advocating for their needs and preferences.
• Encourage Engagement: Facilitate social interactions and activities, enriching the lives of residents and creating a vibrant community.
• Prioritize Safety: Maintain a vigilant eye on health and safety, ensuring a secure environment for all.
• Support Nutrition: Advocate for balanced nutrition and hydration, monitoring residents at risk of weight changes or dehydration.
• Respond to Emergencies: Be prepared to act swiftly in emergencies, utilizing the on-call system and reflective practices to continually improve our care.

About You
• You’re a Registered General or Mental Health Nurse (RGN or RMN) with an active NMC Nursing PIN.
• While care home experience is a plus, what really matters is your passion for care and your dedication to improving the lives of our residents.
• You have a natural ability to connect with people—residents, families, and colleagues alike—bringing warmth, understanding, and a calm, patient demeaner to every interaction.
• Communication is your superpower—whether you’re talking with a resident about their needs, updating a family member, or guiding your care team, you do it with clarity, empathy, and respect.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

If you're ready to join a place where your skills are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive, we would love to hear from you. Together, let's create a home where everyone feels cared for, respected, and truly at home.

Apply Today and Be Part of Something Special!

Contract Details

• Pension (subject to auto-enrolment conditions)
• Paid Breaks
• Uniform Provided
• Paid Annual Leave