Job Overview

There are exciting opportunities within our Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services to recruit motivated and enthusiastic first level Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our multi-disciplinary team on Cedar Ward. Cedar Ward is a 14 bedded mixed inpatient ward caring primarily for older adults needing acute care and assessment to meet their functional mental health needs. The ward forms part of the Mental Health inpatient care unit which is about to undergo a service refresh. The appointed candidates will support the Ward Manager and Charge Nurses, as well as the clinical team in leading, planning, delivering and implementing care for higher need individuals. As part of our team you will act as a primary nurse with professional accountability to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients with a range of conditions and needs.

Acting as a role model you will demonstrate the ability to apply research and evidence to promote best practice and ensure high quality of care delivery to patients. Individuals at this level will support and supervise less experienced and non-registered staff. The role also involves day to day shift leadership in the absence of the Charge Nurses, which requires the ability to lead and manage confidently. Electronic recording keeping is used across the service and the post holder will therefore need to evidence a good standard of IT skills. As a First Level Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will have at least 2 years recent experience within this specialist area.

Applications will however be considered from newly/recently qualified nurses. For an informal discussion please contact Claire Morgan at C.Morgan@health.gov.je

Job Purpose

This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services. You will plan and deliver an effective and competent level of care, be fully aware of the needs of the patients and drive the standard in patient care. Working collaboratively with colleagues across other department to ensure the continuity in patient care, acting as a role model for colleagues, patients, and relatives. Supervise the care given by Healthcare Assistants and provide guidance and training as appropriate.

Job specific outcome

The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues. The post holder will keep fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an adequate awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and will share clinical knowledge and experience. The post holder will contribute to the development of a philosophy of care which encourages the creation of a therapeutic environment for patients. The post holder will maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement. The post holder will co-ordinate the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality patient care. The post holder will demonstrate enhance nursing practice by acquiring knowledge and skills in reading, interpreting and evaluating research to pursue evidence based practice. The post holder will contribute to setting standards and will maintain standards in the clinical area. The post holder will participate in clinical audit and will enhance nursing care by acting as a role model in terms of own care delivery.

Additional job specific outcome

The post holder will demonstrate proficiency in performing investigations and treatment in accordance with defined standards. He/she may be required to act in the capacity as an independent and supplementary prescriber within specific clinical areas agreed by the organisation. The post holder will demonstrate effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice. The post holder will consistently provide high quality advice to patients, carers, colleagues and will act as health promoter, incorporating health promotion themes into nursing practice. The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding polices and procedures The post holder will maintain accurate patient documentation and produce high quality patient information. The post holder will demonstrate the ability to lead and direct the team when required to do so. He/she will work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating well established networks and developing team building skills. The post holder will understand and promote team goals and will demonstrate effective supervision of junior staff.

Statutory responsibilities

Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to the role, as amended from time to time.

Qualifications

1st Level Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC Registration.

Knowledge

• 2 Years Post qualification experience working across Mental Health nursing
• Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015)

General skills / attributes

• Excellent communications and team working skills
• Basic Keyboard skills

Experience

• 2 Years Post qualification experience working across Mental Health nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015)

Personal Attributes

Appointees to this role will be required to adhere to and perform their duties in line with the standards identified in the States of Jersey tier 6 core accountabilities attributes and behaviour indicators