Community Psychiatric Nurse Older Adults Mental Health

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical/specialist area participate in the education, development, and supervision of other staff members.
Assuming all reasonable precautions for a safe and secure environment for self and others in accordance with Health and Safety legislation reporting any areas of concern to the Nurse in Charge
Promote excellence and improve standards of nursing care by being involved in audit within the clinical area e.g. infection control audits
Participate in the monitoring of standards and quality of nursing care, through benchmarking, audit, and research.
Participate in patient and public involvement activities, promote people’s equality, diversity, and rights.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 RMN to join our welcoming Secondary Mental Health Team providing care and support for Older adults with Mental health needs within the Swansea area
Our team, specialises in providing holistic and proactive support to our patient group via a well established Multi Disciplinary Team .
We demonstrate a passion for providing excellence in care utilizing best practice approaches to promote independence and living well within the local community .
We welcome applicants who want to make a difference and have a genuine interest in supporting Older Adult with acute and enduring mental health needs.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Communication
Ensure that effective communication is established and maintained with patients and carers/relatives, taking accurate message information on the phone or from seniors, relaying all environmental and patient information to the nurse in charge and remain polite and courteous at all times.
Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/families, including patients with special needs/learning disabilities or other barriers to communication.
Escalate to a more senior level circumstances/situations that may be detrimental to the well-being of patients or colleagues.
Support, advice and information to carers / relatives. Encourage participation of carers in the planning of care and work in a manner which will engender trust and co-operation, thereby enhancing patient care
Planning and Design
Ensure that the patient is safely prepared for and escorted to/from investigations.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Improvement, Monitoring, Policy/Service Development
Adhere to Health Board Policies and Procedures.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
Clinical
Assess the patients’ nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
assist in the provision of care and treatment to meet people’s physical, psychological, social, mental, and spiritual care needs.
assist the individual to maintain and improve their health, independence, and recovery; within the clinical and / or community setting
Promote the health of individuals by implementing activities and groups that enhance their psychological, social, and spiritual needs by helping them to gain new skills that will promote self-direction and social inclusion as appropriate to area of practice
Ensure the principles set out in the Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high-quality service for the patients and clients.
Ensure that patients and carers/relatives are involved in the planning and delivery of care.
Ensure patient needs are met by working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
Assess patient’s suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist in complex discharge planning.
Administer medication e.g. intramuscular/subcutaneous medications, etc ensuring that procedures are compliant with Health Board Policy.
Carry out procedures in relation to care of patients e.g. catheterisation, removal of sutures, aseptic technique etc as required
Participate in the responsibility to maintain a clean environment and ensure all members of staff follow cleaning responsibilities.
Management, Training & Leadership
Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to development of others.
Ensure own compliance with regard to mandatory training and PREP requirements.
Develop own skills and knowledge as outlines in the knowledge and skills framework and personal development plan as agreed in an annual professional development review and maintain a professional portfolio.
(dependent on level of experience) to take charge of a group of patients/clients with the guidance and supervision of the person with continuing responsibility/Nurse in charge.
Co-ordinate the work of non-registered staff and registered staff (depending on level of experience) in the delivery of Supervise non-registered members and registered staff (depending on the level of experience) of the nursing team and participate in their education and development.
Participate in service development by contributing to the development of team, through unit/department meetings.
Limiting one’s actions to those which you feel competent to undertake and maintain active status on NMC Register.
Act in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents within area of practice, maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.
Ensure that all Health Board Mandatory Training is maintained
Finance and Budget
Participate in the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
Digital and Information
Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information i.e. staffing, financial and patient issues.
Record patients’ property ensuring that procedures are compliant with Health Board Policies and protocols and maintain patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date
Research Development. Evaluation & Audit
Use evidence-based practice in nursing interventions by keeping self-updated in line with NMC PREP requirements.
Take a proactive role in the management of risk. i.e. risk assessments, reporting incidents and near misse

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