We are looking for an experienced and passionate BANK Registered Nurse to work as part of our teams at our Derwent and Shipley Lodge Services, in Derbyshire.
Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.
Our Derwent and Shipley Lodge Services are CQC registered nursing services, where we support individuals on the road to recovery. We provide a welcoming, clean and comfortable environment with facilities that support recovery and independence. We support people in the service to achieve their personal goals of recovery by promoting personal responsibility and self-confidence to access mainstream resources and a socially inclusive lifestyle.
How you will make a difference as a Registered Nurse:
As a Registered Nurse I work according to the Nursing & Midwifery Council code and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse and key worker.
Under the direction of the Registered Manager/Management Team, I work as part of an integrated team delivering high quality recovery focused care and interventions to individuals who use our services.
I provide the role and function of named nurse, offering nursing interventions in a wide variety of clinical, therapeutic and social forms. I am responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, assist in providing psychosocial interventions and activities of daily living.
Some of the essential skills and experience required for this role include:
1. A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC validation completed.
2. I adhere to NMC code of conduct and professional practices and maintain registration with NMC.
3. I have relevant experience of working with mental health needs with sound clinical reasoning skills.
4. I have working knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and the ability to recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health.
5. I have working knowledge and understanding of current legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, DoLS and the Mental Capacity Act.
6. I am able to deliver a range of treatments /interventions in a person-centered and non-judgmental manner.
7. I am able to demonstrate flexibility, creativity and positive risk taking when developing support packages/care plans.