Registered Mental Health Nurse

Overview

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – Cumbria

Location
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Cumbria

Salary
:
Competitive, based on experience

Job Type
:
Flexible working pattern

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to individuals experiencing acute or chronic mental health issues.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to each patient’s unique mental health needs.
• Administer medications and therapeutic interventions, monitoring for side effects and patient response.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, offering guidance and education on mental health conditions.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and ensure all interventions are safe, appropriate, and in line with best practices.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and other mental health support programs aimed at promoting well-being and resilience.
• Maintain accurate patient records, documenting care and progress in accordance with professional standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making.
• Promote recovery-focused approaches, encouraging patients to actively engage in their treatment and care plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and manage mental health emergencies in both inpatient and community settings.
• Ensure adherence to mental health legislation, safeguarding policies, and NHS standards.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a valid NMC Pin
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• Experience in mental health nursing, ideally within inpatient, outpatient, or community settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build therapeutic relationships.
• Empathetic and able to work with individuals experiencing distressing symptoms.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and the Mental Health Act.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and managing challenging behaviours (preferred).

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated RMN who is passionate about making a positive impact in mental health care, we invite you to submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse patient group in a supportive and forward-thinking mental health service in Cumbria. Join our team and contribute to shaping the future of mental health care in the region!

Job Types
:
Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract

• Referral programme

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Night shift
• Overtime

• NMC (required)

Work Location
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In person