Key Result Areas:

• Assess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms; create and maintain all absentee calendars agency nurse schedules and staff meeting minutes
• Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment treatments medications discharge instructions and follow-up care; evaluate patient care needs prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
• Assess and talk to patients about their problems and discuss the best way to plan and deliver their care
• Build relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns
• Ensure the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitor the results of treatment
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of their discomfort
• Help patients manage their emotions through de-escalation techniques
• Prepare and participate in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals; prepare and maintain patient records and produce care plans and risk assessments
• Provide evidence-based individual therapy, such as cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety
• Organise social events aimed at developing patients' social skills and help to reduce their feelings of isolation
• Ensurethat the legal requirements appropriate to a particular setting or group of patients are observed
• Work with patients' families and carers, to help to educate them and the patient about their mental health problems

Key Highlights:

• Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained????Major assignments handled????
• Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
• Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????