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The Role
Registered Nurse responsible for applying the Framework of the Nursing Process to deliver high standards of nursing care for patients with mental disorders, substance misuse, learning disabilities, or co-morbidity. Responsibilities include clinical supervision of students and support workers under the guidance of the team leader or senior staff.
About NHS Lanarkshire
Join NHS Lanarkshire and be part of a team serving a population of 655,000 across diverse communities. We provide hospital-based services, primary healthcare, and social care through various integrated services.
What We Need From You
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
* Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
* Effective time management skills
* Basic IT skills
* Full UK/EU/EEA driving license and access to a vehicle for community posts
Preferred Qualifications
* Open to newly qualified or experienced nurses
* Experience in old age psychiatry
* Knowledge of mental health legislation
* Evidence-based practice
* Additional clinical skills such as Phlebotomy or ECG interpretation
Contract Details
Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week. Location: Older Adult Mental Health, Cleland Hospital. Working pattern to be confirmed.
Contact & More Info
For more details, contact Bernard McVey, Senior Charge Nurse at Bernard.McVey@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. For application inquiries, contact Jennifer Hughes at jennifer.hughes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
Benefits
* Minimum 27 days annual leave plus public holidays
* NHS Pension Scheme and life insurance
* Sick leave, occupational health, and counselling services
* Work-life balance policies
Additional Information
Refer to the Job Description for more details. Visit our recruitment webpage for further info.
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