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Burston House, Rectory Road, Burston, IP22 5TU
Priory Group Division
Hours: 37.5
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert Role Description
Job Purpose:
The role of the Staff Nurse is to work as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary team. Promote the best interests of the clients and carers and ensure that prescribed nursing 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.
Responsibilities
* Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
* 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.
* Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess need and evaluate progress.
* Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
* Evaluate and respond to changes in patient condition and needs.
* Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and their families / carers.
* Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team.
* Participate in regular clinical and non-clinical meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
* 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.
* Maintain a continued level of personal professional development in accordance to preceptorship and revalidation.
* Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests, enquiries and suggestions.
* Helps to promote and to maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and carers.
* Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice at least Monthly.
* Work in accordance with safeguarding adult and children policies and requirements.
* Ensure the requirements of the Mental Health, Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Standards are met.
* Adhere to Medicines Management policies at all times.
* Adhere to Priory Group policies and protocols and adhere to NMC Code.
Knowledge and Experience
* Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration and completed preceptorship programme.
* Minimum 6 months post registration experience within Mental Health Care Environment, evidence of continued professional development in relevant field.
* Knowledge of NMC guidelines, requests and professional practices.
* Evidence of post registration continuing professional development.
* Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.
* Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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