Mental health nursing is a nursing practice sector

Introduction

Mental health nursing is a nursing practice sector that offers care to people with mental health disorders to assist them improve their lifestyle or recover. Mental health nurses are required to have advanced knowledge of mental health diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. These professionals work alongside other medical professionals to provide optimal clinical outcomes for an individual. Specifically, their roles include evaluating and assessing a patient’s mental health, developing a treatment care plan, consulting with other medical care professionals about the treatment plan, and sometimes being part of a multidisciplinary team (Macaskill, 2013). To treat mental illness, mental nurses are trained to use psychotherapy, pharmaceutical medications, and other treatment strategies to help patients improve. Other than treatment, nurses have an essential role in developing effective relationships with patients and their families. Blythe and White (2012) state that mental health nurse success comes from the ability to establish trusting relationships quickly and to help individuals understand their condition and available treatment options. Therefore, the mental health nurse course is designed to transform health and social care practice through education and research. For an individual to work as a registered nurse in mental health, one has to possess a degree or diploma in mental health from a recognizable university and be registered with bodies like the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) (Macaskill, 2013). University education is critical in preparing an individual to expand their professional roles in the health care system.

Graduate Destination

Since a long time ago, I have been fascinated by Mental Health Nursing. Additionally, from the skills, I discovered that mental health was my career path. Mental health is also one of the most emotionally fulfilling careers available, enabling me to combine helping people's mental wellbeing with their physical health. Likewise, as a humble and hardworking individual, I am motivated to change mental health care and improve how patients are treated in rural areas. Using my role as a Mental Health practitioner to promote mental health illness to mental health patients, more specifically in rural areas, can be very fulfilling.

Therefore, after graduation, I aspire to be employed in the position of psychiatric nurse in a hospital setting to improve my skills, capacity, and knowledge to handle patients. My objective is to gain extensive experience in case management and build an effective relationship with patients and their families. Kelly et al. (2011) state that mental health in rural areas has been neglected for a long time and is a serious challenge to national health care. Regardless of the neglect, I believe that living with mental illness is not easy and can result in chronic stress, which has been linked to a higher risk of strokes, obesity, and heart attacks. Therefore, acquiring the necessary skills and relocating to rural areas to work with the local community to improve health care would be a very fulfilling task for me. Therefore, after gaining effective skills, I will combine working from the hospital and visiting the client's home to provide mental services.

Also, I am fascinated to be a psychiatric nurse in a result-oriented mental health care organization (elderly home) where I will be able to use and acquire nursing abilities and other skills to improve patients care. This position will increase my ability to handle mentally ill patients and effectively communicate with them, and help them recover from mental disorders. Poreddi et al. (2020) states that Psychiatric Nurse is expected to have key skills like the ability to promote good health and fitness, empathize, effective understanding of theories, and ability to apply them resilience and stamina. This qualification is achieved from learning and practicing in relevant mental health institutions.

Furthermore, I wish to join an online skills development course to develop my skills. I have realized that mental nurse is unique since working with individuals who do not have the mental capacity to think rationally is not easy. Therefore I need to develop my communication skills, leadership and critical thinking skills, among other skills. Also, I need to develop skills in group therapy, leadership skills, and other therapy skills via my learning. Development of skills would ensure that I meet clients' requirements and develop a professional relationship for effective healing.

Role Analysis

Psychiatry and psychiatric nursing date back to the ancient philosophical philosophers. Marcus Tullius Cicero is believed to be the first known individual to create a questionnaire to treat mental illness and use biographical information to assess best psychological care (Caldwell et al., 2010). Similarly, one of the oldest psychiatric care centers were constructed by 8th century in the Middle East. By the 13th century, the first psychiatric hospitals were built in Europe to host mentally ill patients. However, the facility lacked nurses; thus, treatment was rarely provided. By 1913 Johns Hopkins University started offering the first psychiatric nursing, and the first psychiatric nursing textbook in 1920 by Harriet Bailey. By the 19th century, the patient population rose dramatically, and nurses were forced to work for many hours until labor organizations created to fight for better pay and improved working condition (Caldwell et al., 2010).

Today, mental health nursing is a highly rewarding profession and highly developing. Studies show that about one in four people experiences mental health problems every year (Pfefferbaum & North, 2020). On the other hand, the number of graduates is increasing tremendously due to increased institutions offering mental health nursing. Therefore, the increase in the number of trained personnel competition is very high, while new graduates' demand is low. Therefore employers often employees the most talented and competent employees. Some of the common task by mental health nurse today includes planning and assessing nursing care needs, organizing workloads, visiting patients at home, and creating effective relationships with patients and their families. Therefore, with many roles, employers choose result-driven, positive, proactive employees and with great ability to work in fast-paced environments while meeting deadlines. Other qualities checked by the employers include excellent communication skills, information technology, and individuals who are professional, reliable, and punctual (Kumar et al., 2011). Therefore it is evident that the most talented employees are most suitable for the job market.

Reflection

What I already have

Understanding of the personal and clinical needs of individual service users,

Negotiation and persuasion skills

Ability to effectively run the ward

Teamwork

Balanced decision and judgments

Excellent communication skills

Working under pressure.

Flexibility

What I Will Need to Advance

Critical Thinking

Compassion

Organization and time management.

Networking

Diversity skills

Cover Letter

AGNESS Madzinga,

Address: 20 Barfleur Lane, London SE8 3DD.

Email: madzingaaness@yahoo.co.uk.

Tel: 07578565875.

The Human Resource Manager,

Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust,

Trust Headquarters,

St Ann's Hospital.

St Ann's Road.

London N15 3TH.

RE: APPLICATION FOR REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE POSITION

Dear sir/madam,

With great excitement, I submit my resume for consideration for the position of Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN). My clinical experience in a different setting and my educational background in Bachelor of Science in mental health nursing make me an excellent candidate for your position. I have long been impressed by your organization's reputation as a premier care facility in the country. Additionally, I believe my trait as a result-driven, pro-active and positive individual with the ability to work in a stressful environment makes me a substantial addition to your team.

Through my education studies, I have learned to focus on different healthcare factors, including patient care, infection monitoring, and drug prescription. On the other hand, my professional background has taught me to adapt to various nursing environments while being organized, calm, and innovative. My excellent nursing skills have made me work in progressively higher responsibility roles while offering the best care to patients.

In my previous job as a health care worker at Interserve, I was tasked with systematically assessing patient's healthcare requirements and formulating a care plan and its implementation. From this position, I learned to make quick decisions utilizing academic knowledge and extensive patient care experience while effectively using my communication skills to ensure the best patient outcome and satisfaction. Nevertheless, I learned transferable skills, including teamwork, information technology, and other skills and experiences that have shaped me into a reliable and punctual person with the ability to deliver the required outcome.

Moreover, my comprehensive formal training and hands-on experience make me an excellent addition to your team. Therefore, I would be honored to have the opportunity to become a part of your team and contribute my skills to your organization and patients. I will appreciate any chance to discuss my qualification further.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours Sincerely

Signature

Name.

CURRICULUM VITAE

AGNESS MADZINGA

Address: 20 Barfleur Lane, London SE8 3DD |Email: madzingaaness@yahoo.co.uk | Phone: 07578565875

PERSONAL PROFILE

As a positive, pro-active, results-driven, and enthusiastic professional individual, I seek a new challenging career after many years of being social work. I am qualified and able to work in fast-paced environments while meeting deadlines. Furthermore, I work effectively as a team and as independent to make considerable contributions to the mental health care sector. I also have excellent information technology skills in addition to being a flexible individual with vital skills needed to thrive in the contemporary mental health care sector. Furthermore, as a hardworking individual, I am always eager to learn new skills and advance my career. From my experience, I can offer various skills and experiences that have shaped me into a professional, reliable, and punctual individual with the ability to give the best care outcome. I relish the opportunity to work in a fast-paced medical environment.

WORK EXPERIENCES

Health Care Worker (Special Need Children 2006- Present

Interserve

Roles and Responsibilities

Assisting special need children with daily care in the community

Communicating effectively with service users and other professionals

Planning and implementing activities for children to participate

Emptying catheters, writing down output and input of fluids

Being vigilant and adhering to health and safety protocols

Maintaining good timekeeping and responding to calls

Updating care plan and records

Administering medication to service users

Health Care Worker 2004-2006

Care watch the UK

Roles and Responsibilities

General care duties in and around the care home

Supporting service users with their daily care needs

Engaging service users in personal care and creating independence always

Providing person-centered care approach to service users

EDUCATION AND TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS

International Open University 2020- present

University of London 2004-2006

Level 3 diploma in health and social care

SKILLS AND QUALITIES

Excellent communication skills

Sensitivity and understanding

Active listening skills

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Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) Available; https://www.nhsjobs.com/job/UK/London/Edgware/

Main area Registered Mental Health Nurse Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hrs p/w) Job ref 306-BAR123-TOS Employer Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Employer type NHS Site Shannon Ward Town Edgware Salary £24,907 - £30,615 £27,936 - £34,628 per annum Incl of Outer London HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 07/05/2021 23:59

Shannon Ward Staff Nurse - Band 5 This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated Mental Health Staff Nurses striving for excellence and making a real difference. We are also looking for student Nurses due to be complete their studies soon who enjoy working in a dynamic and challenging environment. Supported opportunities within their development with training packages are available. Our team work as part of a multidisciplinary team which is situated in the Dennis Scott Unit at the Edgware Community Hospital Shannon ward is 15 bedded mixed unit offering assessment and treatment to adults suffering from various mental illnesses (Currently the Trust Amber / Red Ward in response to the COVID 19 Pandemic). This service is an integral part of the local adult mental health care pathway and works in partnership with key stakeholders.

Main duties of the job As a Band 5 Nurse, you will undertake responsibility for coordinating shifts, assessing patients and developing plans of care. You will work with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team to identify risks behaviours, appropriate interventions and barriers to discharge from hospital. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable effective communication to the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in care delivery. The post holder will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service user’s needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process.

The post holder will support the Deputy Ward Manager and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects. Working for our organisation BEHMHT is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million. In Enfield, we provide a full range of child and adult community health services, which over the last few years has been integrating with its mental health services to provide better and more holistic care. BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS) which is the lead provider of forensic mental health services; that managed the devolved New Models of care budget, it delivers MH care across some of the prisons, and provides MH services as HM Young Offenders Institutions in Aylesbury. We are rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities You can kindly refer to the job description and persons specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert Person specification

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