Job Summary:
We are seeking applications to join our multidisciplinary team within our growing Approved Centre. This centre provides specialist inpatient care through a model of recovery and rehabilitation.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Safely manage and administer medications
* Support the delivery of effective front-line support to all Service Users
* Develop and implement Health Assessments, Medication Plans, and supporting documents outlining supports for individuals
* 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 and nurture person-centred planning using key worker systems and shared goal setting
* Support the development and implementation of relevant documents outlining supports for Patients
* Support and promote maximum opportunities for community involvement for people who use the service
* Assist the Director of Nursing in compiling and presenting reports as required
Requirements:
* Be registered on the Psychiatric Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
* Excellent knowledge of all aspects of Medication Management
* An understanding of the needs of individuals
* Experience in Nursing in a similar psychiatric field
* Experience of relating to people in a supportive role
* 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