Jobs, fresher vacancy - RMN- Registered Mental Health Nurse • UK

Company: Ultimate Complete Care Ltd

UK

So, what do Mental Health Nurses do?For some people, mental health issues can be triggered by an event such as divorce, death, birth, substance abuse or changes in circumstances at work, others are affected by long term chronic conditions which need to be managed throughout their lives. The role of a Mental Health Nurse is to build effective relationships with patients who use mental health services and also their relatives or carers, whether that’s helping them to take their medication correctly, or advising about relevant therapies or social activities.You should be able to establish trusting relationships quickly, to help the individual understand their situation and get the best possible outcome. You’ll also be trained to understand the legal context of your work and be able to identify whether and when someone may be at risk of hurting themselves or someone else.Helping people return to good mental health is every bit as valuable and satisfying as caring for those with physical illnesses.Responsibilities:Some of the tasks you may be expected to do on a daily basis include:Assess patients by discussing their mental health conditions with themProvide treatment to patients and ensure medications are correctly administeredWork to understand the source of patients’ disordersConduct one-on-one therapy sessionsPrepare patients’ records and maintain them effectivelyConduct risk assessments on patientsMonitor their progress with their familyEnsure all legal requirements are complied with.Where will I work?Mental Health Nurses are usually based in hospitals or the community, as this is where the majority of mental healthcare is offered. Wherever you work, you may be required to do shifts to provide round the clock care.In a hospital role, you may work in:Psychiatric intensive care unitPsychiatric wardOutpatient unitSpecialist unit dealing with eating disordersIn the community, you may work in:GP surgeryPrisonCommunity healthcare centreResidential centreIn patients’ own homesCharacteristics and traits:To become a Mental Health Nurse, your personality and communication skills are crucial. You’ll be warm, engaging and be able to teach patients to fight the social stigma of mental health issues, which can be as hard to overcome as the condition itself. Thinking on your feet and staying calm are also useful traits for a Mental Health Nurse. The skills you’ll use on a daily basis include:Problem solvingUsing good judgementOffering adviceInterpersonal communication.