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 location.

Pay Rate: £35.58 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:

• Medical Assessments: Conduct initial medical assessments for new inmates, evaluating their health status, medical history, and any immediate medical needs.
• Medication Administration: Dispense prescribed medications to inmates according to established protocols, ensuring proper dosages and schedules are followed.
• Health Monitoring: Regularly monitor and assess inmates’ health conditions, including vital signs, mental health, and chronic medical conditions. Respond appropriately to any health emergencies.
• Treatment Planning: Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans for inmates with chronic illnesses, infectious diseases, or other medical conditions.
• Wound Care: Provide wound care and dressing changes for inmates with injuries or surgical wounds, while ensuring proper infection control measures are adhered to.
• Health Education: Conduct health education sessions for inmates, covering topics such as hygiene, disease prevention, managing chronic conditions, and promoting overall well-being.
• Mental Health Support: Assist in identifying inmates with mental health concerns and collaborate with mental health professionals to provide appropriate care, referrals, and crisis intervention when necessary.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to medical emergencies within the prison facility, providing initial medical care and stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrives.
• Infection Control: Implement and maintain infection control measures within the prison healthcare unit to prevent the spread of contagious diseases among inmates and staff.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, psychologists, social workers, and correctional staff, to ensure comprehensive and holistic care for inmates.
• Health Records Management: Keep accurate and up-to-date medical records for each inmate, documenting assessments, treatments, medications, and any changes in health status.
• Referrals and Follow-Up: Make appropriate medical referrals for specialized care, diagnostic tests, or consultations outside the prison when necessary. Ensure follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended.
• Health Promotion: Develop and implement health promotion initiatives tailored to the specific needs of the inmate population, encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
• Medication Management: Maintain the medication inventory, monitor medication storage conditions, and reorder supplies as needed to ensure an uninterrupted supply of necessary medications.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare incident reports, health assessments, and other necessary documentation related to medical care provided to inmates. Ensure accurate and timely reporting to authorities as required.
• Crisis Intervention: Participate in crisis intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques when dealing with inmates who are agitated, distressed, or exhibiting challenging behaviors.
• 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.