We are looking for a Registered Mental Health / Learning Disabilities Nurse (RMN / RNLD) with a passion for delivering the best quality of care. You will be working on our brand new 10 bed Acute Ward at Cygnet Appletree Cygnet Appletree is a 26-bed hospital specialising in high dependency inpatient rehabilitation for women, located in County Durham. Now due to open our brand new acute service we are looking for nurses with a passion for care to work in a fast paced environment. Your Day-to-Day… • Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations. • Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, and improve quality • Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge and 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 Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… • Fulltime hours (42) and part time hours (24) are available • NHS and employee discount scheme • 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet • Free meals on duty • Free parking • RCNi membership • Bespoke career pathways • Plus many more You will have… Essential: • Qualified or due to qualify as a mental health nurse / RMN or a Learning Disability Nurse / RNLD • The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits and demonstrate integrity in your role • A good understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and latest nursing practices • A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce risk • Compassion, resilience and a dedication to empower and support service user independence Desirable: • Post qualification experience • The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role • An interest in leadership, research and assessment • Experience in Rehabilitation / Acute / Personality Disorders Cygnet Health Care has been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for 30 years. Cygnet Appletree is a 26-bed hospital specialising in high dependency inpatient rehabilitation and acute service for women. Cygnet Appletree has been designed to provide an environment which promotes recovery for women with its focus on space, personal privacy and dignity. Our brand new 10 bed acute inpatient ward will provide a safe and stabilising environment for women who are in crisis, experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and requiring an emergency admission. Service users may be informal or detained under the Mental Health Act. In joining our nursing team you’ll become part of an inspirational team, delivering exceptional care in a modern environment alongside nurses who care as much about patient outcomes as you. At Appletree we also offer our employees free parking on site, free meals on shift and uniforms are provided. What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you! Click the link to apply