We take time to appreciate the role our mental health nurses play in modern healthcare. Our nurses work in specialised mental health facilities and focus on treating patients with mental health conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. They have specialised training in administering psychiatric medications, crisis intervention, and behaviour management techniques.
Here are just a few reasons we value the nurses in our mental health hospitals:
1. They have expertise in mental healthcare
Our nurses are trained to provide specialised care for patients with mental health issues. They have the expertise to recognise and manage mental health symptoms and behaviours.
2. They promote positive mental health
Our nurses can assess an individual’s mental health status and provide ongoing support, education and resources to promote overall mental health.
3. They manage medication
Our nurses can monitor, manage and administer medication safely, working closely with the prescribing doctor.
4. They assist in therapy
Psychiatric nurses can assist with counselling and other psychotherapeutic interventions as ordered by the psychiatrist or therapist.
5. They give support and guidance
Our nurses can support and guide patients and their families, helping them better understand mental illness and ways to cope with symptoms.
6. They keep patients safe
Our nurses understand the risks and hazards of treating patients with mental health conditions. They can maintain the safety of the patient and those around them.
7. They follow a multidisciplinary approach
Our nurses work with a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, etc., helping to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
8. They can intervene in a crisis
Our nurses are trained to recognise when a patient is in crisis and can quickly intervene to stabilise the patient and prevent self-harm or harm to others.
9. They advocate for patients’ rights
Our nurses can advocate for their patients, ensuring they receive the care and support they need to manage their mental health and live healthy lives.
10. They promote recovery
Our nurses can help patients to work toward recovery, setting goals and establishing a plan to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Our nursing team is available 24 hours a day to support and assist in all personal needs and care. Remember to reach out to a mental health facility if you or a loved one needs help with a mental health issue.
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