Staff Nurse - Psychiatry Behavioral Health

•Assists in thorough psychiatric nursing assessments to evaluate patients' mental health status.

•Administers substance use screening to identify patients at risk of substance abuse.

•Aids in suicide risk assessments for psychiatric patients to ensure their safety.

•Provides specialized care for patients experiencing manic episodes, ensuring their needs are met.

•Offers support and intervention for patients experiencing active hallucinations to manage their symptoms effectively.

•Assists in creating tailored care plans for patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.

•Provides comprehensive care for patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, addressing their unique needs and symptoms.

•Offers compassionate care for patients with somatic symptom disorder, addressing both physical and psychological aspects of their condition.

•Supports in implementing strategies for managing and supporting patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

•Utilizes appropriate techniques to manage violent and assaultive behaviours in patients.

•Administers long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications to patients as prescribed by the healthcare team.