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Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422)

ANMACSkill Level 1MLTSSL

Description

Provides nursing care to patients with mental health illness, disorder and dysfunction, and those experiencing emotional difficulties, distress and crisis in health, welfare and aged care facilities, correctional services and the community. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
  • Working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients
  • Providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
  • Promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
  • Answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
  • Supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers

Alternative Titles

  • • Psychiatric Nurse

Assessment Documents

  • Nursing registration
  • Nursing qualification transcripts
  • Employment references
  • Passport
  • English test
Check ANMAC website for current requirements.
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (ANZSCO 254422) | Australian Occupation Guide