Psychiatric Nurse

Job Overview:

The Nurse provides dedicated clinical and operational support to the Psychiatrist and supports the safe and efficient delivery of the Psychiatry service. The role includes supporting patient preparation and follow-up, clinical documentation and coordination, and other nursing duties within the employee’s professional scope of practice. Where the Psychiatrist is completing psychological or neurodevelopmental assessments, the Nurse may also provide assessment-related support similar to an Assistant Psychology role, under clinician direction and within the limits of their competence and regulatory scope. The Nurse will also provide additional administrative and operational support to the clinic when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing day-to-day clinical support to the Psychiatrist and Psychiatry service
• Supporting patient preparation, clinical coordination, follow-up and documentation
• Taking and recording vital signs when clinically required
• Supporting and educating patients regarding medications prescribed by the Psychiatrist, when required and within the Nurse’s professional scope of practice
• Assisting with assessment administration, materials, data collection and workflow when the Psychiatrist is completing assessments, under clinician guidance
• Maintaining accurate, organised and up-to-date patient records and ensuring confidentiality
• Coordinating with clinicians, Front of House and Back Office to support a smooth patient journey
• Providing additional administrative and operational support across the clinic when required
• Working within DHA requirements, professional nursing scope of practice and organisational policies

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent recognised nursing qualification
• Valid DHA Registered Nurse licence or eligible for DHA licensing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to maintain required certification
• Strong clinical, organisational and documentation skills
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Empathetic, professional and patient-centred communication style
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to a fast-paced clinic environment
• Strong attention to detail and discretion in handling sensitive patient information
• Interest or experience in mental health, psychiatry or psychological assessment is desirable

Experience:

• 1–2 years of nursing experience in a clinical or healthcare setting is preferred
• Experience in mental health, psychiatry, psychology, neurodevelopmental or outpatient services is desirable
• Experience supporting assessments, clinical administration or multidisciplinary services is an advantage
• Previous work experience in the UAE is preferred but not essential