Staff Nurse

Cheswold Park Hospital; Halifax; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Halifax is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their acute adult mental health ward. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Ideal candidates should hold a 1st Level Registered Nurse qualification and have strong communication skills. Commitment to ongoing professional development is essential. This position promises an engaging work environment with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to work therapeutically with individuals or groups.
• Ability to lead and motivate others; work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an integrated team providing high-quality care and treatment.
• Responsible and accountable for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Provide professional support and advice to the team, service users, and carers.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work therapeutically with individuals or groups

Ability to lead and motivate others

Ability to work without direct supervision

Ability to travel around the Trust as required

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse

Job description

Overview

Job title: Staff Nurse

Location: Ashdale Ward, Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax, HX3 0PW. Ashdale Ward is an all-male, acute adult mental health ward for service users aged 18 and over, based at The Dales Unit. The ward team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapy, a Consultant Psychiatrist and a Psychologist.

Summary: We are seeking a motivated nurse to join our team on the acute adult ward. You will be involved in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Under the guidance of the nursing team, you will develop skills to provide inpatient assessment, treatment, and care in a safe, therapeutic, and least restrictive environment. The Trust supports staff development and learning.

Vaccination note: All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Main duties

We value your passion, commitment, and flexibility. You will:

• Maintain excellent communication skills and participate in an internal 24/7 rota to meet service user needs.
• Be passionate about improving the quality of care and support, develop supportive networks, and demonstrate energy, drive, and enthusiasm.
• Care for service users in a busy mental health setting with resilience and a collaborative approach.
• Contact Ward Managers for informal discussion or further information as required.

Job responsibilities

Job description: This is a generic Band 5 Staff Nurse role designed for mental health services Trust-wide. The post holder is expected to:

• Contribute to an integrated team in providing high-quality care and treatment for individuals and groups within the pathway.
• Understand and commit to the philosophy of mental health services and local provision.
• Be responsible and accountable for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for defined service users.
• Utilise core nursing and specialist skills as a primary nurse.
• Provide professional support and advice to the team, service users and carers; work with other teams within and outside the organisation.
• Oversee and support junior staff in implementing planned care; support the Management Team as required.

Key result areas

• Workload Management: Flexible coverage of shifts to provide a 365-day service; act as shift co-ordinator as needed; lead and coordinate the team to provide high standards of care; prioritise workload; participate in reviews and ward rounds; provide care and interventions as written in care plans.
• Communication: Maintain up-to-date care plans; ensure proper documentation; contribute to service evaluation; maintain relationships with consultants and other teams; engage with service users and carers in planning and evaluation.
• Human Resources / Supervision / Management: Maintain standards of care; provide direction and support to junior staff; participate in clinical and managerial supervision; engage in Personal Development Planning and team reflective activities; contribute to induction for new starters.
• Resource Management: Assist with off-duty planning and day-to-day coverage; manage time and resources; consider budget constraints; participate in recruitment of junior staff where appropriate.
• Decision Making and Advice: Perform comprehensive risk assessments and develop management plans; identify training needs and contribute to education of staff and students.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• 1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to work therapeutically with individuals or groups; ability to lead and motivate others; ability to work without direct supervision; ability to travel around the Trust as required.

Desirable:

• Post-basic qualifications (e.g., CBT/PSI); experience mentoring or supporting learners; knowledge of Recovery models and primary nurse system; experience with psychosocial interventions and IMROC; knowledge of NHS initiatives relevant to the service.

Values and behaviours

• Commitment to the Trust values and behavioural standards.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, professionalism, resourcefulness, flexibility, initiative, diplomacy, and teamwork; ability to cope with change; commitment to high clinical standards and reliability.

Physical attributes

• Ability to undertake duties across varying shifts including nights; satisfactory sickness record as specified.

Training

• Commitment to mandatory training including violence and aggression management; willingness to undertake nursing mentorship training.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure will be required. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address: Ashdale Ward, Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax, HX3 0PW

Employer’s website: https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk