Registered Nurses (Mental Health)

What the job involves

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
• Works in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams, and co-ordinating the care of patients
• Provides interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitors responses to treatment and care plans
• Promotes health and assists in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
• Answers questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
• Supervises and co-ordinates the work of enrolled nurses and other health care workers

Key values of workers in Registered Nurses (Mental Health)

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Top skills required for workers in Registered Nurses (Mental Health)

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.