Community Mental Health Nurses

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Role Summary

We are looking for two enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurses with older adult mental health experience to join our Caithness Community Mental Health team based at Town & County Hospital, Wick. Your role will focus on adults over the age of 65 or any age with memory concerns.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and care planning, implementation and evaluation of the care plan in partnership with the client, family and carers.
• Assessment and management of ongoing risk.
• Medication monitoring and liaising with psychiatrists, primary care and other social care services, making referrals as a...