About the role
Psychiatric nurses are specialized in psychiatric and mental health care. They have completed nursing education and often further education in psychiatry. They work to support, care for, and treat patients with mental illnesses and problems.Responsibilities
Psychiatric nurses assess patients' mental health status, administer medications, and monitor the effects. They develop care plans, provide therapeutic support, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. They play an important role in the team around the patient and contribute to continuous care and rehabilitation.Skills and tools
Psychiatric nurses need good knowledge of psychopharmacology, psychotherapeutic methods, and crisis intervention. They use medical records, assessment tools, and communication skills to create a safe care environment. Empathy, patience, and the ability to handle stress are central qualities. Common competencies demanded by employers are psykiatri, omvårdnad and vårdavdelning/mottagning.