RGN Days job in Hertford at Yellow Hat (UK) Ltd

Full Time RGN Day Nurse Private Mental Health Hospital

Elstree Borehamwood

Must Haves

* Degree or equivalent pre-registration award nursing RGN

* Current Pin Registration

* Excellent organisation and time management skills

* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

* Initiative and creativity

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Up to date knowledge of OT models and theories

* Ability to reflect on and criticise own performance

* Computer skills

* Understanding and appreciation of CPD

* An awareness of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007)

The primary duties of the role include:

* To facilitate effective patient referrals and ensure that with reports are prepared to a high standard and within set time limits. On admission, to ensure all necessary documentation is available

* To ensure all social and health needs of patients are assessed and maintained, and risks evaluated.

* To act as primary nurse to designated patients

* To report any ill-health amongst patents and make requests for the professional medical visits where necessary

* To administer prescribed medicines and maintain records as per guidelines

* To investigate and respond to all complaints and serious incidents liaising with external agencies, families and patients in conjunction with the Registered Manager and to produce outcome reports.

* To liaise with the Mental Health Act Administrator regarding status of detained patients

* To liaise with the CPA Coordinator to ensure the CPA process and timescales are adhered to and reports are of the highest quality prior to dissemination

* To take responsibility for line management supervision, appraisals, sickness & absence reviews and to produce performance management frameworks for designated nurses & other staff members

* To ensure duty rotas are produced within set time limits and that all bank and overtime rotas are exhausted prior to using any agency staff

* To effectively co-ordinate, manage and run the operations of the hospital, providing clear guidance and support to the qualified nursing and support team while engaging and working with the wider hospital MDT

* To attend meetings and forums, representing the hospital at various levels

* To develop and maintain positive relationships with external agencies that have contact with Cornerstone House

* To be 'on-call' for emergencies which may arise within the hospital and to cover shifts if all other avenues have been exhausted

* To effectively manage the activities and operations of the hospital within company budgeting frameworks, policies, procedures and within a set budget

Currently, the typical shift pattern is:

Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday – 08:00-20:30 with 2 x paid 30 min breaks

Week 2 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 08:00-20:30 with 2 x paid 30 min breaks