Mental Health Nurse

Job description

• assess and talk to patients about their condition and discuss the best way to plan and deliver their care
• build relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns
• ensure the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitor the results of treatment
• respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of their discomfort
• help patients manage their emotions through de-escalation techniques
• prepare and participate in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals
• provide evidence-based individual therapy, such as cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety
• organise social events aimed at developing patient’s social skills and help to reduce their feelings of isolation
• prepare and maintain patient records and produce care plans and risk assessments
• make sure that the legal requirements appropriate to a particular setting or group of patients are observed
• work with patient’s families and carers, to help to educate them and the patient about their mental health problems.