Registered Mental Health Nurse

Description:

Provide support and medical care to adults, young people and children facing a range of mental health conditions. These conditions can leave people feeling stigmatised and discriminated against. Through your work, you will empower them and enable them to lead fulfilling lives. 


Requirements:
  • Degree in BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
  • Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Current valid NMC registration


Duties:
  • Assessing patients and discussing their mental health conditions with them 
  • Providing treatment and ensuring medication is administered correctly 
  • Working to understand the source of a patient’s illness 
  • Conducting one-on-one sessions 
  • Preparing and maintaining patient records 
  • Conducting risk assessments 
  • Updating family members on patient progress 
  • Ensuring all legal requirements are complied with 
  • Interpersonal communication 
  • Initiative 
  • Good listener 
  • Able to offer advice 
  • Problem-solving