Registered Mental Health Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider in Inverness seeks a dedicated nurse to join their rehabilitation unit. Successful candidates will supervise and support a nursing team, enhance patient care, and promote community rehabilitation. A current UK NMC PIN and registration as RMHN are required. Experience and strong communication skills are advantageous, with a great quality of life in the Highlands area.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake duties without direct supervision.
• Experience in community rehabilitation and mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a motivated team focusing on patient-centered care.
• Supervise registered and unregistered nursing staff.
• Promote partnership working with patients and carers.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team-working skills

Motivation

Education

Current UK NMC PIN

Registered as RMHN

Job description

Overview

Aonach Mor is a 14 bedded Rehabilitation unit, offsite from New Craigs Hospital, which provides assistance supporting people with mental health issues transition back into the community from hospital, learning new skills and re-establishing old skills in all areas of Activities of Daily Living. Our Multi-Disciplinary Team comprises medical, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy and psychology, with access to support from social work.

Role and Responsibilities

You would be working as part of a highly motivated and encouraging team, who adopt a person centred approach to care, always aiming for a positive patient experience of admission. The successful candidate will be motivated, demonstrate a commitment towards the continued development of patient focused care whilst fostering a therapeutic ward environment. This position would suit those who wish to extend and develop their nursing skills and be part of an evolving service that recognizes the diverse and complex needs of the person and their carers. The candidate will be required to be able to undertake duties without direct supervision, supporting and supervising work undertaken by registered and unregistered nursing staff as well as taking charge in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse and the Team Leaders.

The role will also be responsible for proactively promoting partnership working with patients, carers and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies.

Supervising the practice of others, undertaking mentorship / preceptorship responsibilities and supporting the Senior Charge Nurse to ongoing learning and development of the staff team are important aspects of this role. To apply for this post you must have a current UK NMC PIN and be registered as RMHN.

You will be able to demonstrate strong values, with good communication & team-working skills. An active interest in Community rehabilitation and mental health would be advantageous.

There are huge benefits to living in the Highlands and a wealth of knowledge and skills in our communities. Our mix of urban, remote and rural and island communities make NHS Highland a unique place to live and work. Frequently voted as one of the happiest places to be we can offer you a quality of life that you don’t get elsewhere. We enjoy some of the cleanest air in the UK and access to exercise outdoors amongst beautiful scenery. Our communities are close-knit and supportive. And, as a major employer, we have the power to develop career paths that retain and attract talent to the area.

Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to [e-mail]

Equality and diversity

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.

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