Mental Health Nurse

Mental Health Nurse

Location: Lancashire Care Services
Agency: Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency
Pay Rate: £15.50 - £30.00 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Agency Work
Shifts: Days and Nights Available

Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency is currently recruiting experienced Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) to work within mental health services across Lancashire.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Mental Health Nurses looking for flexible agency work across a range of healthcare settings. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing a variety of mental health conditions and needs.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, maintain patient safety and support individuals in achieving the best possible outcomes.

• Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred nursing care to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Complete comprehensive mental health assessments and contribute to individualised care planning.
• Monitor and assess patients' mental and physical health.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in a patient s presentation or level of risk.
• Administer medication safely and monitor its effectiveness and potential side effects.
• Support patients experiencing mental health crises and acute episodes of illness.
• Carry out risk assessments and contribute to risk management plans.
• Support the implementation of therapeutic interventions and recovery-focused care.
• Promote patient independence, dignity and involvement in their care.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records.
• Contribute to the safe management of challenging behaviour where appropriate.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support the prevention and management of incidents in accordance with relevant policies.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and colleagues.
• Comply with all relevant clinical policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with the NMC Code.

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• Recent and relevant experience working within a mental health setting.
• Experience caring for individuals with a range of mental health conditions.
• Strong knowledge of mental health assessment and risk management.
• Ability to work effectively in challenging and sometimes high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and recovery-focused care.
• Current mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory compliance and employment checks.

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

• Acute mental health services
• Inpatient mental health settings
• Community mental health
• Psychiatric intensive care
• Crisis intervention
• Risk assessment and management
• Safeguarding
• Care planning
• Medication management
• De-escalation and conflict resolution
• Experience working within NHS mental health services

• Competitive pay rates of £15.50 - £30.00 per hour
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• Flexible day and night shifts.
• Opportunities across a range of mental health services in Lancashire.
• Dedicated support from an experienced medical recruitment consultant.
• Fast and efficient compliance process.
• Access to ongoing NHS and healthcare opportunities.
• Professional support throughout your placement.