Registered Learning Disability Nurse / RNLD
Ref: CYG12508
- Location
- Hollyhurst Residential Services, 118 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9LN
- Salary
- £17.00 per hour (£37,128 per annum)
- Hours
- Full Time
- Closing date
- 16/02/2021
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We are looking for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse / RNLD with a passion for delivering the best quality of care to work at Hollyhurst
Hollyhurst supports adults who are living with a learning disability and complex needs. The team can also support those with behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have associated mental or physical health needs.
Your Day-to-Day…
- Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations
- Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, and improve quality
- Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge and promote nursing
- Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals
- Administer prescribed medicines with Healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- RCNi membership
- Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities
- Expert clinical supervision & peer support
- A high quality work environment
- Free meals on duty
- Employee referral scheme
- Employee recognition initiatives
- Opportunity to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Company paid Life Assurance scheme
- Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health check
You will have…
Essential:
- Experience as a Registered Learning Disability Nurse / RNLD / RMN with a current Pin Number
- The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits and demonstrate integrity in your role
- A good understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and latest nursing practices
- A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce risk
- Compassion, resilience and a dedication to empower and support service user independence
Desirable:
- The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
- An interest in research and assessment
- Experience working with Learning disability, autism, challenging behaviour and positive behavioural support
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you!
Click the link to apply.
