Anonymous

Skills

• Clinical practice, providing direct care and indirect care
• Patient/client advocate
• Education and training
• Practice in accordance with relevant legislation and regarding The Scope of Nursing & Midwifery Practice Framework (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Maintain a high standard of professional behavior and be professionally ac-countable for actions/omissions.
• Take measures to develop and maintain the competence required for profes-sional practice
• Adhere to relevant legislation and regulation
• Adhere to appropriate lines of authority within the nurse management structure
• Formulate a plan of care based on findings and evidence-based standards of care and practice guidelines
• Follow up and evaluate a plan of care
• Possess a working knowledge of factors that present for participants within the homeless services
• Knowledge of mental health promotion principles/coaching/self-management strategies that will enable people to take greater control over decisions and ac-tions that affect their mental health and wellbeing
• Risk assessment and management as they apply directly to Clinical Nurse Spe-cialist in Mental Health
• A working knowledge of audit and research processes
• Demonstrates an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy work-ing environment
• Anticipates problems and issues and take preventative action to address these
• Sets realistic timeframes
• Prepares by ensuring adequate resources are available

About

• Prepare lecture notes and slides for lecturing on mental health nursing courses and related areas.
• Design and deliver lectures, seminars, and practical sessions on mental health nursing.
• Develop and assess course materials, ensuring alignment with NMC standards.
• Supervise student research projects and clinical placements.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students.
• Engage in research activities and contribute to publications in mental health nursing.
• Collaborate with Ministry of Health and healthcare providers to enhance training programs
• Supervise student’s assignment and projects
• Assess students’ performance and award grades.
• Follow students to clinical sites for on the job assessment and evaluation
• Collaborate with the patient / client, their family, and the multidisciplinary team to facilitate the development and review of an appropriate care plan / discharge plan to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Promote a positive health concept with patients and colleagues and contribute to the health promotion initiatives with the Health Service Executive.