Mental Health Nurse / Psychology

Iqarus has a proud history, extending over 40 years, of delivering fully-integrated healthcare solutions in complex and demanding operating environments. We operate across the medical spectrum from primary care and occupational health, to advanced pre-hospital trauma care, through to full scale laboratory, radiological, diagnostic and surgical capabilities. Our approach projects the highest standards of clinical care into the environments in which we operate, through a combination of local knowledge, multinational medical staff, integrated global clinical governance, training and medical supply. Our highly-skilled operational teams deliverfrontline and preventative services to mitigate health risk and help organisations keep their workforces safe, healthy, resilient and productive.By increasing the quality, simplicity and efficiency of health delivery we enhance our clients’ return on investment in health and in many instances, help elevate social and/or humanitarian objectives too. Our clients include multinationals and SMEs, governments, non-governmental organisations, supra-nationals, and non-governmental organisations. 

Psychiatric nurse is responsible for providing care to patients and their families in relation to their mental and medical health.

Duties and responsibilities:

· Collaborating with the patient and multidisciplinary team on psychiatric intervention plans for patients.

· Building relationships with patients and their families to understand the holistic needs whilst maintaining trust with the patient.

· Provide evidence-based individual therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy for depression and anxiety.

· Administering medication where required.

· Monitoring patient’s adherence to any non-medical treatment plans provided.

· Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients and family.

· Maintain strict confidentiality.

· Attend training to acquire further knowledge.

· Collect and record data on patient behavior, health journeys acting on any alterations needed in treatment plans.

· Removing potentially harmful and triggering environmental features for patients.

· Support patients in the management of their emotions, i.e using de-escalation techniques.

· Collaborate, communicate, and assist with the training of clients, patients, parents, and staff.

. This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Degree in mental health / behavioural health or equivalent with 5 Years post qualification experience

Currently licensed as a mental health nurse or equivalent

Key Skills: 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Excellent IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems 

• Fluency in English and Ukraine

Essential Capabilities: 

• Ability to work calmly and effectively under high-stress work conditions 

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplined team, with clinical and non-clinical personnel