A new role for a professional and caring registered mental health nurse has become available in Royston, Hertfordshire. The successful registered mental health nurse will work on the female psychiatric intensive care unit, which provides support and treatment to individuals that present high risk to themselves or others. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with patients being admitted from A&E, other PICUs, community services, the judicial system and other mental health settings.

The client is offering a contract consisting of a long week and short week shift pattern

You will be required to work: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the long week, & Wednesday and Thursday on the short week, then it repeats.

This role is immediate start, post recruitment

Registered Mental Health Nurse essential skills:

• The ability to observe, assess and respond appropriately to patient needs
• Prepare and maintain patient records
• Implement evidence-based care plans and risk assessments
• Ensure the correct administration and monitoring of medication
• Comply with your professional code of conduct at all times
• The ability to build and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with patients and their families
• To keep calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging or confrontational behaviour;
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills
• Manage and communicate sensitive information effectively
• Effective team work skills

Meditemp requires you to have:

• A minimum of 6 months recent experience as a hospital based registered mental health nurse
• NMC registration
• Occupational Health in line with the dept. of health
• Eligibility to work within the UK
• Physical Intervention training (valid within last 12 months)

Why choose Meditemp:

• Mandatory and PMVA training available
• Round the clock booking service
• National temporary and long-term vacancies
• Free uniform
• Referral scheme of up to £250
• Weekly payroll

Established since 2015 Meditemp have been specialising in mental health staffing nationwide within both the NHS and private sector.

For more information or to apply please contact Meditemp on 01233 632148 or email: info@meditemp.co.uk