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Registered Mental Health Nursing Jobs

• caring for patients who are experiencing acute mental distress or have an enduring mental health problem
• assessing and talking to patients about their problems and discussing the best way to plan and deliver their care
• building relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns
• ensuring the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitoring the results of treatment
• responding to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempting to understand the source of distress
• applying the 'de-escalation' approach to help people manage their emotions and behaviour
• preparing and participating in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with health professionals
• encouraging patients to take part in art, drama or occupational therapy where appropriate
• organising social events aimed at developing patients' social skills
• preparing and maintaining patient records
• producing care plans and risk assessments for individual patients
• ensuring that the legal requirements appropriate to a particular setting or group of patients are observed
• working with families and patients' carers, helping to educate them and the patient about their mental health problems
• promoting a 'recovery' based approach to care


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