Staff Nurse RMN/RNLD Reference PRI100859 Location Priory Hospital Lincolnshire, Dog Kennel Lane, Glentworth, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5UD Priory Group Division Healthcare Salary £36 176 Hours 37.5 Vacancy Type Permanent - Full Time Job Advert Role Description The role of the Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse is to work as an effective member of the Multi-Discipline team. Promote the best interest of the clients and carers and ensure that prescribed nursing care is effectively implemented. Responsible for maintaining a safe care environment. Exercise professional accountability and responsibility using professional skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments and work within the scope of professional practice. Responsibilities: deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework. Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse. Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress. Monitor and review Nursing Care Plans Evaluate and respond to changes in patient condition and needs. Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and their families/carers. Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjuction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team. Participate in regular clinical and non-clinical meetings and attend other meetings as requested. Prioritise nursing duties and delegate appropriately and effectively within the shift co-ordination framework, working as nurse in charge as required, ensuring as far as reasonable practicable a safe environment. Undertake the role of "Preceptor" to newly qualified staff. Work in accordance with safeguarding adult and children policies and requirements. Adhere to Medicines Management policies at all times Adhere to Priory Group policies and protocols and adhere to NMC code. Knowledge/Education/Skills Qualified Registered RMN/RNLD, with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme. Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests and professional practices Demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality. Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.