Charge Nurse

Jupiter Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Blackburn is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse to oversee patient care in a mental health service. The position offers a salary of £43,014 per annum with benefits such as free meals, parking, and CPD training. Candidates must hold a valid RMN Nurse qualification and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals

Monthly staff appreciation events

CPD training and development

Access to pension scheme benefits

Qualifications

• Must have an active NMC Pin.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions and discharges of patients.
• Supervise and guide nursing staff.
• Monitor patients and administer medication.
• Maintain inventories of medical supplies.
• Mentor and train new staff members.

Skills

Leadership and motivation

Quality service delivery

Ability to work under pressure

Numeracy and analytical ability

Experience in inpatient mental health settings

Communication skills

Education

RMN Nurse qualification with active NMC Pin

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Charge Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Blackburn, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This special mental health service caters to the treatment needs of male patients with a mental illness and/or personality disorder, maximising their opportunity for recovery, rehabilitation and independent living

To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an RMN Nurse with a current active NMC Pin

Key Responsibilities

• Managing admissions and discharges
• Planning the nursing staff roster
• Supervising and guiding other nurses and cares in their work
• Monitoring patients, administering medication following company's policy and reporting patients ‘condition to doctors
• Maintaining inventories of medical supplies and medicines
• Mentoring and training new staff, providing support and guidance to all staff members

Preferred Skills and Experience

• The ability to lead and motivate others
• A genuine interest in quality service delivery and development
• The ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Numeracy and evidence of analytical ability
• Experience working in inpatient mental health settings
• Experience in completing audits
• Must be self-motivated with good communication skills and leadership experience

Salary and Benefits

The successful Charge Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £43,014 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full‑time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free parking
• Free meals for all staff
• Monthly staff appreciation events
• CPD training and development for all staff
• Access to company benefits including pension scheme amongst many other benefits!!

Reference ID: 7129

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV