22 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.To provide professional, evidence-based nursing care to service users experiencing acute mental health crises in a safe, respectful, recovery-oriented environment. The nurse will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.Key Responsibilities1. Clinical CareAssess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans for psychiatric inpatients.Administer medications and monitor therapeutic effects, including side effect management.Conduct mental state examinations and risk assessments.Provide one-to-one support and therapeutic engagement with service users.Observe patients’ behaviours for changes in condition, risk to self/others, or signs of relapse.Maintain accurate clinical notes and care documentation per HSE guidelines.2. Teamwork & Multidisciplinary CollaborationWork as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), including psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists.Participate in daily handovers, MDT case reviews, and family meetings.Support and mentor student nurses, healthcare assistants, and new staff.3. Health & SafetyContribute to a safe, clean environment by following infection prevention and control (IPC) standards.Follow best practices in restraint minimisation and de-escalation.Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies as per protocol (e.g., CPR, seclusion policy).4. Continuing Professional DevelopmentAttend mandatory and CPD training sessions (e.g., PMAV, manual handling, infection control).Keep up to date with evidence-based practice in mental health nursing.Essential Qualifications & ExperienceRegistered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).Demonstrated knowledge of acute psychiatric disorders, treatment modalities, and crisis intervention techniques.Strong clinical and communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure, multidisciplinary environment.Desirable Skills/AttributesExperience working in an acute psychiatric or inpatient setting.CPI/MAPA or PMAV training (Prevention & Management of Aggression and Violence).Familiarity with electronic health records (e.g., iPMS).Empathy, resilience, and commitment to service user recovery.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Xpress Health by 2xGet notified about new Acute Care Nurse jobs in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland.Moate, County Westmeath, Ireland 1 day agoMRHT-6-25-130 Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Oncology / Haematology Inpatient UnitTullamore, County Offaly, Ireland 2 weeks agoClinical Nurse Manager II, Disability Services DSKWW2538Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Emergency Department RHM725151We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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