Registered Nurse - RMN/RNLD

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We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with a passion for making a difference. You'll be working 38.5 hours a week, (day shift 7.30am to 8pm and night shift 7.30pm to 8am) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care. The role will be based on Alvaston Ward. Alvaston Ward is a 16-bed specialist low secure service for women with a primary diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder or mental illness. Shift patterns are 2 weeks of working day shifts and 2 weeks of working night shifts (rota includes week 1 x 33 hours per week and week 2 x 44 hours per week). Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

Your Day-to-Day

• Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations
• Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, and improve quality
• Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
• Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals
• Administer prescribed medicines with Healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines

Candidate Qualifications

• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Experienced RMN /RNLD with a current Pin Number
• Capable to maintain documentation and undertake audits
• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & have an understanding of latest nursing practices
• Able to deputise in a clinical lead role
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk
• Helping to empower & support service user independence

Why Cygnet?

• £23.50 per hour
• Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles
• RCNi membership
• Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• NHS and blue light discount
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• 24 hours free GP helpline
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eye tests
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.