Overview
Lifeworks is looking to recruit a Senior Staff Nurse to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role, working independently when required. Life Works is a trusted and welcoming private rehab centre in Surrey, near London, specialising in addiction recovery and eating disorder treatment.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
* Deliver prescribed care to a defined group of patients/Service users that reflect their individual needs
* Assess, plan and deliver nursing care with the patient and their carer/family, taking account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patient\'s named nurse; evaluate and review these plans with the patient on a regular basis
* Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team
* Build relationships and effectively communicate and engage with external professionals and stakeholders
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC registration, 3 years post-registration experience, and completion of a preceptorship programme. They will have knowledge of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practices, along with evidence of post-registration continuing professional development. The candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, a commitment to change, improvement, and quality, and the ability to develop and use flexible, innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. They will have a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment, with evidence of continued professional development in a relevant field.
For more information about the role, you can email TaraLangton@priorygroup.com
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