PERMANENT Staff Nurse (RMN)

Here at Staff Partners Mental Health, we have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Senior Staff Nurse- Mental Health or Learning Disability for an established private hospital based in Burston. 

Job Description:
This role is a full-time permanent position.
The role of the Staff Nurse is to work as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary team. Promote the best interests of the clients and carers and ensure that prescribed nursing care is effectively implemented. Responsible for maintaining a safe care environment. Exercise professional accountability and responsibility using professional skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments and work within the scope of professional practice.

Experience:
Minimum 6 months post registration experience within Mental Health Care environment with evidence of continued professional development in relevant field.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group of Patients/Service users that reflect their individual needs
• 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. This includes the evaluation and review of these plans, with the patient/Service User, on a frequent basis, that is reflective of their needs
• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess need and evaluate 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 conjunction 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 Monthly.
• 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 / Education / Skills:

• Qualified Registered Mental Health / Learning Disability Nurse with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship or equivalent programme.
• Knowledge of NMC standards guidelines, requests and professional practices.
• Evidence of post registration continuing professional development.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.
• Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise.
• Excellent verbal , interpersonal and written communication skills 

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pensions options   

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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