Staff Nurse - Mental Health
$31,200,000–$52,000,000 year
On-siteRathfarnham, Leinster, Ireland
Job Summary
Deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health nursing care in line with professional, ethical, and organisational standards. Practice mental health nursing according to An Bord Altranais/NMBI codes and hospital policies while ensuring safe medication administration and accurate clinical documentation. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care programmes addressing physical, psychological, and social patient needs. Participate in clinical induction, teaching, and education programmes for support staff and student nurses. Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team, delegating duties appropriately and assuming unit management responsibilities when the Clinical Nurse Manager is absent. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 39 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with demonstrable post-registration psychiatric nursing experience (mandatory)
- Minimum of post-registration nursing experience in adult mental health services, including mental health rehabilitation services and/or community-based mental health services (mandatory)
- Proven clinical experience in mental health rehabilitation and in caring for individuals with serious and enduring mental health conditions
- Demonstrated clinical, managerial, and administrative competence, with a high standard of professional suitability for the role
- Comprehensive knowledge of Mental Health Commission (MHC) standards and requirements
- Evidence of effective practice within multidisciplinary teams, with a strong understanding of clinical governance principles and processes
- Ability to lead, teach, and support others, including active participation in the practice education of student nurses and healthcare staff
- Sound knowledge and practical experience of health & safety legislation and other statutory regulations relevant to healthcare organisations
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development (CPD), with evidence available on request
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