Mental health nurses typically support people with issues ranging from anxiety and depression to personality and eating disorders or addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Responsibilities include:
Assessing and supporting service users
Encouraging patients to take part in therapies like role play, art, drama, and discussion
Assisting with physical care in some circumstances
Administering Medication
NYS nurse jobs are based mostly in nursing homes that specialise in the care of the elderly with dementia. However, we also have positions within the community in private hospitals and in secure environments.