Registered Mental Nurse

Our client provides a high quality care and support service across the whole social care spectrum

They are now recruiting for a Registered Mental Health Nurse x 3 for Fareham in Hampshire.

JOB DESCRIPTION

NURSE

Our client offers a service that encourages people to develop their levels of independence and choice in a holistic way, which takes account of the whole person.

Job Title: Registered Mental Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist in managing and co-ordinating the service and in delivering high quality care to the people who live in Nursing Homes/hospitals for People with Mental Health.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To function as care co-ordinator for named clients and to assist in ensuring individuals’ needs are addressed pro-actively through sound care planning including meeting clinical needs.

2. Working in accordance with UKCC code of Professional Practice and scope of Professional Practice.

3. To promote the principles of social role valorisation.

4. To encourage effective working relationships within the house and with the multi-disciplinary team approach to promote a high quality service.

5. To promote a therapeutic environment in line with the principles of ordinary living.

6. To assist in the management of a defined staff team including the supervision of staff, including the leading of shifts on a day-to-day basis.

7. To promote and maintain effective communication systems.

8. To undertake other duties within the framework of the post and commensurate with the grade.

9. Assess all aspects of Client care needs and provide health supervision and direct Nursing care when required.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATiON

1. To comply with Policies and Procedures including those which govern Health and Safety at Work.

2. To maintain confidentiality of any information received in the course of your duties.

3. To be dressed appropriately.

4. Although based in one house it is expected at times that you will provide clinical cover for other houses in the Nursing Service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

1. Must be R.N.M.H., RN(LD) 1, or RNM/RGN (with experience of working with this client group).

2. Must have sound knowledge of social role valorisation

3. Must have good clinical and care planning skills

4. Must be fit

5. Must have good written and verbal skills

6. Must be able to work effectively as an individual and within a team

7. Must be confident

8. Must be flexible to meet individuals needs

9. Must be calm under pressure

10. Must be patient

DESIRABLE

1. GCSE, or equivalent, in English

2. Experience of working in the community

3. Supervision skills

4. Knowledge and experience of person centred support planning

5. Related hobbies or skills

6. Cooking skills

7. Car driver