Registered Nurse (RGN/RNLD)

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Registered Nurse (RGN/RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 30 hours a week (6 hour days Monday to Friday), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Sheffield Day Services.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RGN/ RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 30 hours a wee k(6 hours days Monday to Friday working pattern to be discussed at interview) at Sheffield Day Services.

Sheffield Day Services support people with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and autism.

We aim to enhance the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service. We focus on demonstrating outcomes and value through our activities.

You will provide specialist nursing support within Learning Disability Day Services, ensuring the health, wellbeing, and safety of people with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

Your Day-to-Day

• Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations
• Promote best practice in the management of long-term health conditions, epilepsy, dysphagia, diabetes, PEG feeding, medication management, and other complex healthcare needs.
• Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, and improve quality
• Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals.
• Administer prescribed medicines with Healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines.

You are

• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Newly Qualified or Experienced RNLD with a current Pin Number
• Capable to maintain documentation and undertake audits
• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & have an understanding of latest nursing practices
• Able to deputise in a clinical lead role
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk
• Helping to empower & support service user independence.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• £22.50 Per Hour
• Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles
• RCNi membership Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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