Salary/Hourly Rate:
Competitive DOE
LEVICARE
LeviCare is seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and committed Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our team in the Leeds and surrounding areas.
We can offer you:
Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly or monthly
Flexible hours to fit around you – full and part-time shifts available with any shift pattern
Ongoing support by our Registered Manager Team – we care for you as you care for the people we support
Fast Track Application for the right candidates
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide optimal comfort to vulnerable patients for the best possible care
Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining patients' records
Interact with patients during treatment, building relationships to determine their preferences
Administer medication and treatments
Monitor patients' conditions to ensure they follow the treatment plan prescribed by a doctor
Handle specific symptoms that can accompany mental health conditions, such as behavioral issues and personality changes
De-escalate challenging situations for patients to maintain a protective environment
Manage patient records to ensure good organization
Host group or one-on-one therapy sessions
Communicate with patients' families about treatment progress, diagnoses, and recovery plans
Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and psychiatrists to fulfill patient treatment plans
Requirements:
NMC pin registration with no outstanding matters pending
Minimum of 1 year experience within an NHS setting post-registration
Right to work and live in the UK
Enhanced DBS (support provided if not registered on the update service)
Qualification:
Must have a nursing degree
Skills:
Excellent observational skills to access patients, administer medication, and lookout for triggers of risk behaviors
Good standard of English
Good organisational and time management skills to effectively update caseloads
Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills to support people with varying levels of understanding
Good psychological, medical, and legal knowledge
Must be physically fit
Ability to stay calm and think quickly in challenging circumstances
Good decision-making skills and knowledge of mental health first aid for responding appropriately to patients during a mental health crisis
LeviCare is a healthcare recruitment agency making a difference to the people we support. We hold our core values of integrity, honesty, and transparency in everything we do. The diversity of our people is our strength as we lead the way forward, becoming a respected and trusted healthcare recruitment partner to our clients.
Schedules:
12-hour shift
8-hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
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