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Posted 1 day ago
Registered General Nurse & Registered Mental Health Nurse
Kemps Recruitment ltd
📍 Wales, Rotherham
💷 £23.13 - £26.90/hourOther
Job description
Job Title - Registered General Nurse (RGN) & Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Location - Wales (Swansea, Cardiff, Shropshire, Newport, Llandudno,Llandrindod Wells and surrounding areas)
Job Purpose:
To deliver high-quality, safe, and person-centred nursing care to individuals with physical health needs, mental health conditions, or a combination of both. The role involves assessing needs, planning and delivering care, and supporting recovery in line with NMC standards, clinical best practice, and relevant mental health legislation where applicable.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care in line with individual care plans.
* Assess, monitor, and review patients’ physical and/or mental health needs.
* Administer medications safely and in accordance with NMC standards and local policies.
* Carry out clinical duties such as observations, wound care, injections, and risk assessments (where applicable).
* Support individuals experiencing mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, or dementia-related conditions.
* Develop therapeutic relationships and provide emotional support to patients and service users.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant nursing documentation.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including doctors, psychologists, support workers, and allied health professionals.
* Respond to emergencies and escalate concerns appropriately and promptly.
* Ensure safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
* Support and supervise healthcare assistants and junior staff where required.
Essential Requirements:
* Valid NMC registration as an RGN or RMN.
* Minimum of 6 months NHS experience (essential).
* Recognised nursing qualification (Adult Nursing or Mental Health Nursing degree/equivalent).
* Up-to-date immunisation report (including Hepatitis B, TB screening, MMR, Varicella, etc.).
* Enhanced DBS certificate on Update Service (or willingness to obtain).
* Strong clinical knowledge and adherence to evidence-based practice.
* Good understanding of either physical or mental health nursing care (depending on registration)