Inpatient RNLD: Impactful Learning Disability Nurse

NHS Scotland; New Mexico; On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Study bursaries

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Registered Nurse Learning Disability (RNLD) to join Specialist Learning Disability Inpatient Services. You will deliver evidence-based care to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold an NMC pin, be eligible to register, and demonstrate commitment to person-centred care and professional development within Scotland's largest Health Board.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Learning Disability qualification or Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification.
• Current NMC registration or eligibility to register.
• Knowledge of caring for individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs.
• Understanding of Mental Health legislation and Adults with Incapacity legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Undertake assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care programmes.
• Act as a Named or Associate Nurse for a defined patient group.
• Work with multidisciplinary colleagues to support positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate patient records and provide effective written and verbal clinical communication.
• Respond to clinical incidents, emergencies and changes in patient presentation.
• Support, supervise and develop students, support workers and junior staff.

Skills

NMC pin

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

NMC RNLD or RMN

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Registered Nurse Learning Disability (RNLD) to join Specialist Learning Disability Inpatient Services. You will deliver evidence-based care to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold an NMC pin, be eligible to register, and demonstrate commitment to person-centred care and professional development within Scotland's largest Health Board.