Mental Registered Nurse

Posted 3 days 14 hours ago by Skycare

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Yorkshire, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 8
Job Description
Day Mental Registered Nurse

With experience in a similar role.

Care Home with Nursing in Leeds area, the 85-room facility offers a range of specialist care for residents, ranging from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's care, to care for stroke victims.

Overseeing all aspects of the care centre, manager manages a team of 10 nurses and 60 care assistants, many of whom are trained to NVQ level 2-3. The team at this Care Centre operate five units, each tailored to the dependency levels of the residents to ensure the right level of care is received.

Interviews face-to-face for nurses locally based, online via Teams for those looking to relocate.

Available Hours/Pay
  • Full Time 36-48 hours per week
  • Long shifts 8am-8pm
  • Day shifts mainly, some time if need it to be covered some night shifts

Our qualified nursing team are available 24 hours a day to provide medical and other forms of specialised support. Respecting patients and recognising the patient as a unique individual, our nurses provide not just high-quality nursing skills, but truly person-centred care.

About the Role Main responsibilities of this role include:
  • Providing a high standard of care to people with mental illness and personality disorder
  • Promoting the highest standards of clinical nursing throughout the hospital
  • Overseeing the day-to-day care of patients and the administration of required medication
  • To provide nursing and personal care and promote their abilities.
  • Planning, implementing, and supervising the provision of quality care
  • Maintaining the required medical documentation
  • Upholding residents' rights to privacy, dignity and choice
  • At a more senior level, you'll also need to lead shifts as well as mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team
  • Familiarising yourself with, and strictly adhering to, company policy and procedure and Care Inspectorate guidelines

Please note we are only accepting candidates with a UK active PIN and right to work in the UK (sponsorship provided for the right candidate).

Main requirements for this role
  • Must be a Mental Registered Nurse (current PIN number with NMC and experience in the UK)
  • One year's experience is desirable
  • A genuine desire to work with the elderly
  • The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, along with excellent listening skills
  • The ability to supervise other staff members comfortably and competently
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to remain calm and composed in high-stress situations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
  • Preceptorship programme
  • Payment into the pension scheme
  • Paid time off for vacation
  • Continuing education opportunities for professional development
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free meal
  • Support with career development plan
  • Free parking
  • DBS covered

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and 2 satisfactory references.

If you are a compassionate and skilled Registered Mental Nurse with experience we would like to have you joining our nursing home.

Inclusion & Belonging

At SkyCare, we celebrate difference. We're committed to building a diverse and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome nurses from all backgrounds, and we're proud to promote fairness, flexibility, and opportunity.