Staff Nurse (RMN/ RNLD) inMeanwood inMeanwood PUBLISHED 21 DEC 2023

Responsibilities

1. Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
2. 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.
3. Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.
4. Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
5. Evaluate and respond to changes in patient condition and needs.
6. Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and their families /carers.
7. Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team
8. Participate in regular clinical and non-clinical meetings and attend other meetings as requested
9. 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.
10. Maintain a continued level of personal professional development in accordance to preceptorship and revalidation.
11. Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests, enquiries and suggestions.
12. Helps to promote and to maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and carers
13. Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice at least Monthly.
14. Undertake the role of Preceptor to newly qualified staff.
15. Work in accordance with safeguarding adult and children policies and requirements.
16. Ensure the requirements of the Mental Health, Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Standards are met.
17. Adhere to Medicines Management policies at all times.
18. Adhere to Priory Group policies and protocols and adhere to NMC Code

What we can offer you:

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

As one of the UKs leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development.

Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) Staff Nurse you work as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary team.

Promote the best interests of the clients and carers and ensure that prescribednursing 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.