Description
Registered mental health nurses support and care for people with a range of mental health conditions, in hospital and community settings, and help them towards recovery and management of their conditions.
Tasks
Provides day to day support for and, in some cases, physical care for patients with a variety of mental health conditions
participates in the preparation for physical and psychological treatment of patients with mental health conditions
monitors patient’s progress, encourages patients to participate in different therapies
administers drugs and gives other forms of treatment
works with other mental health professionals
provides information to patients and their families about a patient's condition, how to manage it and possible treatments
Educational Requirements
Entrants will need a degree level qualification in mental health nursing, an enhanced DBS check, and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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