Registered Nurse: Mental Health & Learning Disabilities

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave - 35 days

NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave increasing with length

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire in Scotland is seeking a Registered Nurse to apply the Nursing Process framework and deliver high standards of care for patients with mental disorders, substance misuse, learning disabilities or co-morbidity, under clinical supervision.

The role includes supervising students and junior staff, acting as Named Nurse when required, coordinating care and contributing to risk management. A driving licence and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration.
• Excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative.
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

Responsibilities

• Apply values based practice principles such as respect and dignity in all aspects of care and interactions.
• Implement the framework of the nursing process to participate in person centred assessment and care planning under supervision.
• Involve clients and carers in assessment, prevention and risk management within the post scope.
• Escort and provide intervention to clients as directed by the named nurse or senior staff without direct supervision.

Skills

NMC Registration

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driving license

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire in Scotland is seeking a Registered Nurse to apply the Nursing Process framework and deliver high standards of care for patients with mental disorders, substance misuse, learning disabilities or co-morbidity, under clinical supervision.

The role includes supervising students and junior staff, acting as Named Nurse when required, coordinating care and contributing to risk management. A driving licence and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team are essential.