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Essential
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- What you'll bring to the role
Qualified Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN) with active NMC registration.
- What you'll bring to the role
Minimum of 6-12 months post-registration experience working within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment.
- What you'll bring to the role
If an RGN, experience working within a mental health setting is required.
- What you'll bring to the role
Good understanding of NMC guidelines, requirements and professional standards.
- What you'll bring to the role
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- What you'll bring to the role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- What you'll bring to the role
Positive attitude with a commitment to change, improvement and delivering high-quality care.
- What you'll bring to the role
Ability to work flexibly and use innovative approaches to care.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Priory Hospital Nelson House£33,176 - £35,596 per annum Full Time - 37.5 HoursPriory Hospital Nelson House is looking to recruit a Staff Nurse in Adult or Mental Health Nursing to join our team. Priory Hospital Nelson House, Gosport, Hampshire is a rehabilitation service offering level 1 and level 2 care for males with mental health conditions and complex needs, including behaviours that challenge and substance misuse issues. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Rowner Road and Portsmouth Harbour railway station approximately 3–4 miles from the service.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.You will work effectively as a valued member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, promoting the best interests of clients and their carers while ensuring prescribed nursing care is delivered safely and effectively. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive care environment, exercising professional accountability and responsibility, and using your nursing skills, knowledge and expertise to respond effectively to changing environments. You will work within the scope of your professional practice and maintain high standards of care at all times.You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- 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 Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- 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
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with Priory Healthcare in Gosport, England. It is listed as a Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £33,176 - £35,596 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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