A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Charge Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Ayr, Scotland area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading health care providers.
Role Overview
Charge Nurse in a low secure mental health hospital for males and females with mental illness and/or personality disorders.
Qualifications
Must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a current active NMC Pin.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing admissions and discharges
* Planning the nursing staff roster
* Supervising and guiding other nurses and carers in their work
* Monitoring patients, administering medication following company policy and reporting patients’ condition to doctors
* Maintaining inventories of medical supplies and medicines
* Mentoring and training new staff, providing support and guidance to all staff members
Preferred Skills and Experience
* The ability to lead and motivate others
* A genuine interest in quality service delivery and development
* The ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
* Numeracy and evidence of analytical ability
* Experience working in inpatient mental health settings
* Experience in completing audits
* Must be self‑motivated with good communication skills and leadership experience
Salary and Benefits
Salary: GBP43,014 – GBP46,314 per annum. Permanent full‑time role, 37.5 hours a week.
GBP5,000 Welcome Bonus
* Free parking
* Free meals for all staff
* Monthly staff appreciation events
* CPD training and development for all staff
* Access to company benefits including pension scheme amongst many other benefits
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