Registered Mental Health Nurse

JOB POSITION:                                              REGISTERED NURSE

                   A

Educational Standards

To be discussed at interview 

 

    B

Professional Qualifications

Current registration with N.M.C for appropriate client group

Specialist Certificate in care of appropriate client group

 

   C

In-Service Training

Certificates

1.  Infection Control

2.  Health & Safety

3.  First Aid

4.  Manual Handling

1.  Food Hygiene

2.  Control of Records & IT

3.  Fire Safety

4.  Symptoms of Abuse

 

   D

Relevant Job

Experience

3 years post-qualification nursing practice

Previous experience in care of appropriate client group

 

    E

Specialist Knowledge

1.  Medication administration

2.  Wound Care

3.  Infection Control

4.  Pressure Area Care

1.    Latest editions of Care Standards, Regulations and relevant legislation

2.  Quality Management

 

    F

Specialist Skills &

Aptitudes

Communication / interpersonal skills

1.  Care Plan writing

2.  Accident reporting & report        writing

 

   G

Organisational

Abilities

Leadership skills

Delegation & planning

 

    

   H

Physical Condition

Low sickness record in previous employment

Stamina

Poor medical record which could compromise job requirements

    I

Attitude &

Disposition

Tolerant / patient / sensitive /  discreet

1.  Cheerful disposition

2.  Team builder

 

    J

OTHER

     

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