Sanctuary Health has a permanent job vacancy for an experienced and dedicated Mental Health Staff Nurse to work in Hampshire. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of nursing and be registered with the NMC.
The salary for this permanent Staff Nurse role is £28,500 per annum.
Job Purpose:
- The role of the Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) 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
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.
Requirements of the Staff Nurse:
- Valid NMC registration
- A degree or equivalent within nursing
- UK Nursing experience
- Minimum 6 months post registration experience within Mental Health Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in relevant field
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Knowledge of NMC 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 and written communication skills
Apply today:
This Staff Nurse role is advertised by Stuart Munns; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
