Nurse

About the role

The nurse is responsible for planning and providing support and medical and nursing care to people who have a range of mental health issues. The nurse works as part of a team of professional and medical staff that includes doctors, social workers, therapists, and psychiatrists.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and planning nursing care requirements
• Organizing workloads
• Visiting patients at home
• Building relationships with, reassuring, and listening to and talking to patients
• Combating stigma and helping patients and their families manage it
• Administering medication
• Agreeing and reviewing care plans and monitoring progress
• Giving advice and arranging support for patients, relatives and carers
• Liaising with doctors, social workers and other professionals
• Assessing treatment success at case conferences and meetings
• Writing and updating patient records
• Encouraging patients to take part in therapeutic activities such as art and role play

Qualifications and training required

• A BSN in nursing from an accredited school
• At least one year experience working with persons with mental health challenges
• The ability to empathize with people
• A good understanding of the theories of mental health and illness
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Resilience and the ability to maintain some psychological distance from your work