Registered Mental Health Nurse / RMN

TopNurse; Windermere; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Nurse to join their team. This role involves delivering personalized care and support to patients, developing tailored support plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal treatment outcomes. You will play a crucial role in fostering trusting relationships with patients, providing emotional support, and promoting mental health initiatives. If you are dedicated to improving patient well-being and have the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you care for.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RMN) with at least 2 years of post-graduate experience.
• Recent NHS experience and enhanced background check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support plans for patients based on their diagnosis.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Conduct physical health checks and administer medications.

Skills

Understanding of mental health conditions

Communication skills

Empathy

Listening skills

Resilience

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to improving patients' lives

Education

Registered Nurse (RMN Qualification)

2 years post-graduate experience

6 months recent NHS experience

Job description

Job Posting: Mental Health Nurse - Westmorland General Hospital, Lancashire Care

Client Name: Westmorland General Hospital, Lancashire Care
Role: Mental Health Nurse
Rates: £19.33 - £33.43 per hour
Shifts: Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night, and weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support plans for patients based on their diagnosis
• Arrange ongoing, long-term support for patients post-care
• Build trusting relationships with patients, offering advice and reassurance
• Collaborate with doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers to develop treatment plans
• Advise relatives and carers on patient conditions, treatment, and progress
• Keep medical records up to date
• Conduct standard physical health checks and administer medications
• Discuss available therapies, support networks, and social activities to improve mental health
• Manage workloads and shift patterns
• Promote mental health initiatives and reduce stigma associated with mental health
• Stay updated with mental health best practices and theories

Essential Skills & Attributes

As a Mental Health Nurse, you should have:

• Strong understanding of mental health conditions, symptoms, and treatments
• First-class communication skills
• Empathy and understanding
• Excellent listening skills
• Resilience and ability to manage emotional distance
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to improving patients' lives and wellbeing

Main Duties & Responsibilities

As an RMN with Lancashire Care, you will:

• Play a key role in patient care and rehabilitation
• Develop individualised support plans tailored to each patient
• Arrange long-term support after discharge
• Offer emotional support and reassurance
• Keep patient records accurate and up to date
• Conduct physical health checks as required
• Administer medication safely and correctly
• Discuss treatment options, therapy, and social support
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in challenging situations
• Reduce the stigma associated with mental health

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential:

• Registered Nurse (RMN Qualification)
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years
• Enhanced background check clearance

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are an experienced and skilled Mental Health Nurse (Band 5) ready to make a difference, apply today.