Staff Nurse (RMN, RGN or RNLD)

Are you an experienced or newly qualified registered nurse (RMN, RGN or RNLD) looking to join a ward that pride ourselves on the Dementia Health services we provide to our patients and their families? St Brelades Ward, based at Alderney Hospital, Poole would like for you to join their supportive team!

As a Staff Nurse for St Brelades Ward, you will work in a male 17-bed assessment and treatment ward, which provides specialist care for a person with a Dementia and Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) alongside a multi-disciplinary team. You will have strong leadership skills and experience of working with individuals with a dementia both, in physical and mental health settings. You will be motivated, have a passion and compassion are essential personal qualities for this role, along with excellent team-working, communication and assessment skills.

We offer dedicated career pathways, great opportunities for continuing professional development with a comprehensive and structured induction programme and training. An excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and the chance to further your career in a nurse led environment.

The Staff Nurse post is a full-time role, we would be flexible and accept part time applications with a minimum of 22.5 hours. Flexible shifts listed below.

Early - 07.00 - 15.00

Late - 15.00 - 21.00

Long Day - 07.00 - 21:00

Nights - 20.30 - 07.30 (enhanced pay)

Weekends and public holidays at enhanced pay!

Main duties of the job

Assessment and Treatment of individuals with a Dementia. Risk assessment and person-centred care planning.

A good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act is required, alongside excellent clinical skills.

Leadership of shifts and acting as the nurse in charge in the absence of band 6 or above.

Providing clinical care to patients and liaising with carers and family.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.