Parkhouse Avenue, Castletown, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 3DF
Registered Nurse
Location: Lansbury Court Care Home - Parkhouse Avenue, Castletown, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 3DF
Salary: £24.82 per hour | Schedule/Hours: Full-time available – Nights
Salary/Hours information is based on current listings; see employer postings for official details.
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Registered Nurse
We are recruiting a Registered Nurse with a passion for dementia care to join our Reconnect Community at Lansbury Court Care Home. Orchard Care Homes leads with person-centred dementia support, through our Reconnect Ethos and Dementia Promise.
What is Reconnect?
Reconnect is Orchard Care Homes’ award-winning model of dementia care, designed to help people living with dementia reconnect with the life they love. These specialist communities are built around independence, engagement, and meaningful living.
As a Nurse in our Reconnect Community, you’ll support individuals whose primary care need is managing distress responses. You’ll lead a compassionate, evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding causes of distress and reducing reliance on medication. The goal is to help residents retain their identity, maintain their abilities, and live life with purpose.
What You'll Be Doing
* Developing person-centred care plans and risk assessments
* Leading the care team in delivering meaningful, empathetic support
* Promoting independence, choice, and positive engagement
* Liaising with families, external professionals, and multidisciplinary teams
* Reducing reliance on psychotropic medication through non-pharmacological interventions
* Supporting best interest decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act
* Conducting supervisions, appraisals, and coaching care staff
* Ensuring compliance with NMC standards and Orchard policies
You’ll be a role model for compassionate dementia care, helping to build a culture of respect, understanding, and continuous improvement.
We’re seeking:
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
* Experience in dementia care and person-centred planning
* Strong understanding of relevant legislation and clinical governance
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* A warm, empathetic, and professional approach
* Ability to coach and develop colleagues
* Commitment to Orchard’s Dementia Promise values
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 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 a 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 Lansbury Court Care Home
A former mining community, Castletown is an area of Sunderland north of the River Wear and close to Hylton Castle. Lansbury Court Care Home is a single-storey modern home purpose-built to provide specialist care for younger adults and older people living with dementia.
Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and has provided 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 we would wish for our loved ones. We invest in our people with training and progression opportunities across our portfolio.
Apply today to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference.
We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Lansbury Court Care Home in Sunderland
Welcome to Lansbury Court Care Home in Sunderland. We offer specialist Reconnect dementia care, residential dementia care, and short-term respite stays close to the River Wear and Hylton.
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