Community Mental Health Nurse- Older Adult NQN

NHS Highland; Wick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse for the Older Adult Team in Caithness. The role includes managing clinical care for patients aged over 65 or those with memory concerns, developing care plans, supervising support staff, and participating in multidisciplinary team efforts. This permanent position offers a chance to develop your career with a focus on mental health, suitable for newly qualified nurses.

Benefits

Participation in the Place of Safety service

Access to a pool car for work purposes

Qualifications

• You must be registered with the NMC and adhere to the code of conduct.
• Driving license is essential for work purposes.
• Position suitable for Newly Qualified Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Managing clinical care for patients with mental health issues.
• Conducting assessments and evaluations of care plans.
• Participating as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Medication Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC

Job description

Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Adult NQN, Wick

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse to join our Older Adult Team within Caithness. Your role will involve managing the clinical care of patients with mental health issues, as delegated by Senior Practitioners (CPN), for adults over 65 or of any age with memory concerns. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans in partnership with the client, family, and carers.

The role involves medication monitoring, liaising with psychiatrists, Primary Care, Social Care services, and referring to other services as appropriate. You will be an active member of a multidisciplinary team and may supervise students and Support Workers occasionally.

You must be registered with the NMC and adhere to the code of conduct at all times. The position is suitable for Newly Qualified Nurses.

A driving license is essential. A pool car may be available; however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes if required.

This is a permanent, 37-hour per week position, working in accordance with service requirements. The role also includes participation in the Place of Safety service, escorting detained patients to psychiatric inpatient facilities.