We are looking for compassionate, caring, and experienced Mental Health Nurses to join one of the leading private hospitals in the South East. The role is to provide safe, effective, and trusted care to patients, working flexibly at the main hospital site of the Trust.
Description:
As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will ensure young people aged 12-17 with acute mental health conditions receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork. No two days are the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine.
Risk Management: Assess and manage risks with other health professionals, regularly review and adjust care plans and the environment accordingly.
Clinical Practice: Serve as the key nurse during allocated hours, ensuring evidence-based practice consistent with NICE guidelines and organizational policies.
Professional Development: Maintain and update knowledge and skills, participate in further training, and keep a professional portfolio.
Safety Compliance: Adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Protocols, ensuring safe working practices.
Patient Advocacy: Protect vulnerable adults, act as a Patient Advocate, and support family members and carers in the care process.
Care Planning: Develop and regularly review individual care plans and risk assessments, considering patient and carer views, and administer medicine per NMC guidelines.
Clinical Documentation: Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and ensure patient notes are properly filed.
Communication: Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, maintain confidentiality, and show empathy and professionalism when interacting with patients, carers, and families.
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current registration within Mental Health
- Degree level qualification, or equivalent
- Demonstrable knowledge and continuous post-qualified experience/professional development
- Current MAPA training
- Ability to deal with emotional and distressing situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Respects the privacy and dignity of individuals
- Ability to manage demanding situations
- Ability to cope with exposure to aggressive behavior
- Ability to plan own workload
To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and the job reference number - BS/18009/RMN1.