Priory Healthcare

Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD)

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Job summary

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) Staff Nurse you work as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Promote the best interests of the clients and carers and ensure that prescribednursing 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.

About us

Mill Garth Hospital is about to embark on an exciting journey. We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurses to join our leadership team. Mill Garth Hospital is a 21-bed high dependency recovery and rehabilitation hospital, located in Meanwood, Leeds. We provide active and positive engagement for males aged 18 years and over, who experience a range of mental health disorders.

Knowing that youre making a difference to peoples lives is rewarding in itself. But our many roles offer much more than that. As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we want you to feel proud of where you work and what you do.

Date posted

29 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,900 to £37,455 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0358-MillGarth

Job locations

Mill Garth Hospital

Millpond Lane

Meanwood

Leeds

LS6 4RA

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 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.

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 Priory Group policies and protocols and adhere to NMC Code

As one of the UKs leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development.

Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.