Mental Health Nurses Are Responsible For Planning And Providing Support And Medical And Nursing Care To People In Hospital, At Home Or In Other Settings Who Are Suffering From Mental Ill Health.
Mental Health Nurses Work As Part Of A Team Of Professional And Medical Staff That Includes Doctors, Social Workers, Therapists And Psychiatrists.
Mental Health Nurse Duties/Functions/Responsibilities
assessing treatment success at case conferences/ meetings
writing and updating patient records.
giving advice and arranging support for patients, relatives and carers
liaising with doctors, social workers and other professionals
assessing and planning nursing care requirements
organising workloads
building relationships with, reassuring, listening and talking to patients
administering medication
agreeing/reviewing care plans and monitoring progress