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An exciting opportunity for a Mental Staff Nurse to join our dynamic and forward thinking Mental Health Rehabilitation Inpatient Team on a permanent basis.
Registered Nurse responsible for the application of the Framework of the Nursing Process to deliver high standards of client/patient nursing care for patients with a range of mental disorders, substance misuse, learning disability or co-morbidity, under the clinical supervision of the caseload holder/charge nurse/team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner. The registered nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal and clinical supervision of students and clinical/healthcare support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the management and leadership of the team leader/senior charge nurse or practitioner
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with people and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent time management skills
Working knowledge of basic information technology
Valid Driving Licence
Full details can be found within the attached Job Description & Person Specification, however if you would like to find out more please contact Sharon Timmons on 01698 753667.
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Joanne Campbell, Recruitment Administrator on 01698 754372
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
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