Staff Nurse - OPMH

Job overview

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the Named Nurse and/or in supporting the care of all patients on the ward.

As a RMN/ RNLD, you will assist in the management and organisation of work as required; ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support for junior staff on the ward.

You will play a key role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named supervisor.

Snowdrop ward is an 18 bedded unit for the care and treatment of older adults with organic mental health needs, we could write a lot here about our successes and the things we most are proud of, but come and have a look for yourselves, we would be happy to tell you about them and discuss the things we can do to support your career and remind you just how rewarding the work can be.

Main duties of the job

Leadership

Ability to create a professional culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation whilst reflecting the service and Dementia  strategy and direction.

Patient Care

• To provide and maintain a high standard of skilled nursing care

Strategy and Service Development

To participate in setting and maintaining optimal standards of care on the ward

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.   To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site.  You will need to register if you do not already have an account