The role of the Registered Mental Health Senior Staff Nurse is to work as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary team. Promote the best interests of the patients 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 to work within the scope of professional practice.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Supervises a defined group of team members and contributes to their overall CPD, mandatory training and appraisal process recognising the skills required across the team.
2. Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
3. Evaluate and respond to changes in patients' condition and needs.
4. Provide a high standard of care to people with mental illness and personality disorder.
5. Develop therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement.
6. Contribute to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress.
7. At a more senior level, you’ll also need to lead shifts as well as mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team.
8. Follow all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice.
To be successful as an RMN, you’ll need:
1. A relevant nursing qualification and registration.
2. Excellent team working skills, a high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach - our units operate 24 hours 7 days a week where flexible working patterns would be considered.
3. A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice.
4. The drive to continually push your own personal learning and development.
What perks do we offer?
* Comprehensive induction relevant to the role and agreed shadowing time.
* Ongoing E-learning programme inclusive of the Oliver McGowan training both online and face to face.
* Ongoing access to continuing professional development- available after probation period for any subjects that you are interested in and relevant to your role.
* Full access to Priory Perks- online rewards and discount system. Access to huge discounts on recognised brands and companies.
* Access to Blue light card with national recognised discounts.
* 25 days annual leave as standard- plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
* Reimbursement of professional fees- such as NMC registration.
* 24 hour access to free employee assistance line.
* Local systems of support for staff wellbeing, supervision, peer supervision, reflective practice.
* Freedom to Speak up and Your Say forum meetings and reps.
* Access to mental health first aiders.
* Local staff wellbeing, staff of the month, regional awards.
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