Bank Registered Nurse

Apple Mews is looking to recruit a Bank Registered Nurse to join the team.

Apple Mews is located in the city of Armagh, in Northern Ireland. Our home offers residential and nursing support for 30 adults with a range of needs. This includes people with a learning disability, individuals with physical health needs, and autistic people.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework. Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess need and evaluate progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Skills

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

A Qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) with 6 to 12 months of post-registration experience, holding an active NMC registration and having successfully completed a preceptorship programme. Demonstrates sound knowledge of NMC guidelines, standards, and professional practices, along with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. Possesses a positive attitude towards change, quality improvement, and service development, and is capable of adopting flexible and innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are complemented by a minimum of six months' experience within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment, supported by evidence of continued professional development in the relevant field.

Benefits

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Pension enrolment
• Access to development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• DBS paid for

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

Priory has a Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and is committed to adhering to the Access NI Code of Practice. Copies of both documents are available upon request.