Psychiatric Nurse

Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with people who use our service daily. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of those we support.

Job Objectives

The Role of a psychiatric nurse is to provide care to people who avail of our service. We will support you in developing and upskilling you in providing high quality care, maintaining professional working relationships with our team members and people who avail of our service.

We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.

This will include the following on a day-to-day basis:

We are seeking Psychiatric Nurses to join our dynamic team in our specialist inpatient Mental Health Service at Nua Healthcare. Safe Management and Administration of Medications Utilising nursing skills to support the delivery of effective front-line support to all Service Users Support the development and implementation of Health Assessments, Medication Plans and all supporting docs outlining supports for individuals including: personal plans, epilepsy plans, diabetic plans etc. Ensure that all Health Action Plans are delivered appropriately to all Service Users Promote good relationships with primary health care services in each individual’s community. Communicate and liaise with the Multi-Disciplinary Team. Identify supports and work in partnership with the individual, their family and other supports as outlined within individual Personal Plans. Support Patients with health appointments and follow through on recommendations. Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to Patients. Promote & nurture person centred planning using key worker systems and shared goal setting, maintaining confidentiality at all times Support the development and implementation of relevant docs outlining supports for Patients including: personal plans, standard operating procedures etc. Support and promote maximum opportunities for community involvement for people who use the service. Assist DON in regard to compiling and presenting reports as required. Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to staff and patients.

Skills Requirement

Qualification  

Be registered on the Psychiatric Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)

Knowledge

Excellent knowledge of all aspects of Medication Management. An understanding of the needs of individuals.

Experience:

Experience in Nursing in a similar psychiatric field. Experience of relating to people in a supportive role.

Skills:

Effective verbal and written communication. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work on own initiative. Willingness to learn. Reliability and flexible approach to work. Good organisation and IT skills. Self-motivated / Self starter.

Benefits:

Company Pension Life Assurance/Death-in-Service Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Education Assistance Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Working hours over a 7 day roster involving shift work Continuous Professional Development Fantastic development & career opportunities Bike to work Scheme Refer a friend bonus  Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide 

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