Prison Registered General Nurse

Locum Prison Nurse (RGN) role available!

Global Healthcare Jobs, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency is looking for an experienced and dedicated Prison Cleared Registered Nurse (RGN) to take on an exciting position based in HMP Lindholme, Hatfield, Doncaster.

Pay Rate: £32.50 – £35 per hour (assignment rate)

Contract: Locum & Ongoing Contract

Hours: Full-time

Benefits of working with Global Healthcare Jobs:

• Fully online and paperless registration service
• Free DBS and compliance service including paid for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable)
• Exclusive access to roles that aren’t available with other agencies; NHSBT, The Home Office and Vaccination Centres (private and public) are just some of the projects we’ve recently recruited to.
• £250 refer a friend bonus once referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped – T&Cs apply)
• Registration body costs covered based on length of service (T&Cs apply)
• Find your own job bonus – Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
• Clinical governance and revalidation support from an in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years’ experience
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience within the healthcare sector
• Daily payroll and in-house payroll system

Benefits of working in a prison:

• Adding additional experience and variety to your nursing CV which will increase your application journey when applying for future roles
• Gaining prison clearance (if you don’t already) which will make you more of an attractive proposition to future prison employers
• The ability to work shifts around hours that suit your lifestyle as shifts are readily available across sociable and unsociable hours
• Prison experience can often lead to rapid career progression especially within education, research and management
• Stringent training and regulations making it a safe place to work for healthcare professionals

Main Duties:

• Health Assessments: Conduct initial health assessments for new inmates, evaluating their medical history, current health status, and immediate healthcare needs.
• Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications to inmates, ensuring accurate dosages, proper administration techniques, and adherence to medication schedules.
• Chronic Disease Management: Provide ongoing care and support to inmates with chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and others.
• Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies within the prison facility, providing immediate medical care and coordinating with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Wound Care: Perform wound assessments, clean and dress wounds, and monitor healing progress while maintaining infection control protocols.
• Health Education: Conduct health education sessions for inmates on topics such as hygiene, disease prevention, medication management, and overall well-being.
• Mental Health Support: Collaborate with the mental health team to identify inmates with mental health concerns and provide appropriate care and referrals.
• Infection Control: Implement and maintain infection control measures within the healthcare unit to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
• Referrals and Follow-Up: Make referrals for specialized care, diagnostic tests, or consultations outside the prison as needed. Ensure follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, correctional staff, and external medical providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for inmates.
• Health Records: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for each inmate, documenting assessments, treatments, medications, and changes in health status.
• Medication Management: Manage the medication inventory, monitor storage conditions, and reorder supplies to ensure a continuous supply of necessary medications.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare incident reports, health assessments, and other necessary documentation related to medical care provided to inmates. Report to authorities as required.
• Health Promotion: Develop and implement health promotion initiatives tailored to the inmate population, encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
• Crisis Intervention: Participate in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when dealing with agitated or distressed inmates.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in quality improvement initiatives within the prison healthcare system, aiming to enhance the overall quality of care provided.
• Continuing Education: Stay updated with current medical practices, correctional healthcare guidelines, and attend relevant training sessions to enhance professional knowledge and skills.

Requirements of the Prison Nurse:

• Must be registered on the NMC and must have a relevant qualification in nursing
• Prison clearance and experience is essential

Contact:

This Prison Nurse job is advertised by Brandon Allen; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

We welcome applications from Registered Nurses who meet the above requirements.

Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Prison Nurse role as we need to meet our clients requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity.

With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into you work placement.