Permanent Night Mental Health Nurse

Here at Staff Partners Mental Health, we have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Night Mental Health Nurse for an established private hospital based in Norwich. 

Job Description:
This role is a full-time permanent position.
Hospital is a 34 bedded acute mental Health hospital which opened in 2020 across 3 wards situation in the town of Attleborough. We are soon expanding to 44 beds with an additional PICU opening in Summer 2025! The role of Night nurse is a great opportunity to join PHN MDT team working collaboratively to deliver a high standard of care. Priory Hospital Norwich ensures that we put our patients at the centre of everything we do. We are a busy acute unit aiming to offer a high standard of care and deliver great outcomes for patients.

Experience:
Minimum 6 months post registration experience within MH or LD Nursing environment with evidence of continued professional development in relevant field. 

Responsibilities: 

• deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
• Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care Plans
• Evaluate and respond to changes in patient condition and needs.
• Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and their families/carers.
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjuction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team.
• Participate in regular clinical and non-clinical meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
• Prioritise nursing duties and delegate appropriately and effectively within the shift co-ordination framework, working as nurse in charge as required, ensuring as far as reasonable practicable a safe environment.
• Maintain a continued level of personal professional development in accordance to preceptorship and revalidation.
• Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests, enquiries and suggestions. Helps to promote and to maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and carers
• Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice at least once a month.
• Undertake the role of “Preceptor” to newly qualified staff.
• Work in accordance with safeguarding adult and children policies and requirements. Ensure the requirements of the Mental Health, Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Standards are met.
• Adhere to Medicines Management policies at all times
• Adhere to Group policies and protocols and adhere to NMC code. 

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Abilities

• Qualified Registered RMN/RNLD, with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme.
• Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests and professional practices
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.
• Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with enhancements for unsocial hours
• Comprehensive training and CPD opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Supportive team environment
• Free and simple registration
• Access to exclusive Locum positions 

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now and one of our dedicated recruiters will contact you.
Alternatively, you can reach Chelsea in our team on 01992 245 330. 

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