What you will be doing
As a qualified Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD), you will ensure adults with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability who may also present with mental illness, personality disorders and an autistic spectrum condition in this low secure rehabilitation service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.
The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:
1. Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
2. Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
3. Providing mentorship and support to team members
4. Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided
Skills and knowledge you will have
5. A relevant nursing qualification
6. NMC registration
7. Strong team-working skills
8. A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
9. A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
10. A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
Where you will be working
You will be working at Cefn Carnau; a low secure/rehabilitation service for adults with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability who may also present with mental illness, personality disorders and an autistic spectrum condition. The programmes provided at the service, include a sex offender treatment programme, anger management, trauma therapy, art psychotherapy together with bespoke psychological sessions aimed at people with learning disabilities.
What you will get
11. Annual salary competitive
12. £5,000 Welcome Bonus
13. Relocation Package of up to £8,000
14. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
15. Free meals and parking
16. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
17. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
18. Pension contribution to secure your future.
19. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
20. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.