Mental Health Nurses Needed

Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual Patient programs of care. With a focus on risk assessment and risk management strategies, ensuring that the requirements of the Care Program Approach are met in a timely manner.

Ensure that all Staff contribute to the efficient running of the Hospital and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the Patients. Duties may include acting up for the Head of Care and/or the Hospital Manager in their absence.

Report any ill health amongst Patients and make requests for R.M.O / GP / Professional visits where necessary.

To support empowerment of Patients having regard for their dignity, rights and advice, whilst maintaining professional responsibility for individuals in our care.

Ensure that individual care plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with Patient, Relatives and other Health Care Professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines.

To participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of specific therapeutic interventions.

Assess Patients in all aspects of their care needs to provide health supervision and attention through direct Nursing Care when needed.

Assist social and health care needs of new Patients to maintain on-going assessment and review of all other Patients.

Carry out regular checks on Patients at intervals determined by the Head of Care or the Hospital Manager.