Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse - Nights

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd.; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd. is seeking Registered Mental Health Nurses and Learning Disability Nurses for their facility near St. Neots. The role involves delivering effective, compassionate care and collaborating with patient care teams to ensure high-quality service aimed at enhancing the lives of service users with complex needs. A welcome bonus of £3,000 along with substantial annual leave and a comprehensive training program makes this a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £3,000

Annual Leave: 33 days including bank holidays

Nurse Package with cashback medical plan

High street discounts via HCPA Academy

Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £500

In-house training and development

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health act and associated legislation.
• Experience working in a psychiatric hospital or large nursing home.
• A good understanding of service user’s diagnoses and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and record patient-centred care plans.
• Administer medication safely and according to policy.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Therapeutic rapport

Ability to communicate effectively

Good IT Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disability)

Job description

About The Role

Excellent communication skills to engage well with service-users, relatives, and external stakeholders

About this role:

We are looking for Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) and Learning Disability Nurses (RNLD) with a passion for providing excellent, professional, and effective care while ensuring our service users feel safe and respected. If you believe you make a difference in the lives of those living with chronic, complex mental and sometimes physical health needs, this could be the role for you. You will be working in a fast-paced but rewarding environment with a great team.

Scope of the role:

• Collaboratively working with patients and their families to produce and update person-centred care plans, writing accurate and reflective documentation including daily entries, nursing reports, incident reports, handovers, and risk assessments based on nursing assessments and observations.
• Contributing to service development by auditing and implementing site improvement plans.
• Completing medication administration and management on the unit.

Essential Skills:

• Therapeutic rapport
• Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disability)
• Knowledge of mental health act, mental capacity act, and associated legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Experience working in a psychiatric hospital or large nursing home.
• A good understanding and experience of service user’s diagnoses, treatment, and recovery.
• Good IT Skills – able to document/report service-user care records and incidents accurately on mobile devices and computers.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude and a team player, adaptable to a dynamic environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively as a Primary/Named Nurse/Key worker within the multidisciplinary team, liaising with professionals and other agencies.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and record patient-centred care plans.
• Facilitate Nursing Home activities.
• Assess, identify, and care plan for risk management issues; communicate concerns within the team.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, carers, visitors, and staff.
• Use evidence-based practice in daily clinical activities.
• Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act where necessary.
• Administer medication safely and according to policy.
• Adhere to policies and procedures at all times.
• Assist in developing and revising local policies and procedures.
• Supervise supplies and equipment, ensuring adequacy and proper use.
• Maintain financial records as necessary.
• Set an example to staff and participate in teaching and training programs.
• Identify own development and training needs.
• Maintain a learning environment and assist in staff induction.
• Participate in clinical supervision and mentor staff.
• Perform additional duties appropriate to grade.
• Communicate policies effectively within and outside the service.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, relatives, and other agencies.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• Welcome Bonus of £3,000
• Annual Leave: 33 days including bank holidays
• Nurse Package: Including a cashback medical plan (details available upon request)
• High street discounts via HCPA Academy
• Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £500
• In-house training and development
• Employee assistance programme

GENERAL

The post holder must comply with legal and professional responsibilities, policies, and procedures of the Hospital/Nursing Home, as outlined in the employment contract.

About Us

Eltisley Manor is a 37-bed registered psychiatric nursing care home near St-Neots (Cambridgeshire). It caters to men and women aged 18+ with enduring mental health issues and those nearing independent living rehabilitation.

You will be a valued member of our friendly, highly skilled team providing quality care in a caring, considerate environment.