Senior Learning Disability Nurse — Prison Health Impact

Practice Plus Group; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Learning Disability Nurse to join their Mental Health team in Newmarket. The role involves providing comprehensive care for adults with learning disabilities in a prison setting. Candidates should have a nursing qualification and experience in related fields. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking

Free use of an on-site large gym

Career development/training opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working with adults with learning disabilities across a range of clinical presentations.
• Experience of delivering learning disability health in a community or inpatient setting.
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and provide comprehensive nursing care for adults with learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to conduct behavioral assessments and planning.
• Work with adults whose behaviours have led to offending and entry into the criminal justice system.

Skills

Nursing care for adults with learning disabilities

Person-centred specialist behavioral assessments

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC Registration – Learning Disabilities

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

A healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Learning Disability Nurse to join their Mental Health team in Newmarket. The role involves providing comprehensive care for adults with learning disabilities in a prison setting. Candidates should have a nursing qualification and experience in related fields. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various professional development opportunities.