Mental Health Relapse Nurse - Sandton, South Africa - Discovery Ltd.

Discovery Ltd.

Verified Company

Sandton, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

Business Unit:

Discovery Health
Function:Case Management
Date:19-Apr-2023
Key Purpose:

To holistically review the needs of mental health users and coordinate their care in the most appropriate setting, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Guiding principles:

Mental Health Nursing is based on specialized mental and biopsychosocial health theoretical frameworks and current evidencebased information and practices, as well as a recoveryfocused approach.
A commitment to culturally sensitive, human rights based, personcentred approaches;
The inclusion of mental health across all levels of care, from promotion to rehabilitation, and across the lifespan;
Focuses on community, family (including significant others) and individuals;
Located in international guidelines, the framework of the _Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002 _and other core South African legislation and mental health policies

Key Outputs:

Coordinate the care, treatment and rehabilitation of identified mental health users across the health care journey to improve health outcomes
Conduct screening for depression and enroll members on the Mental Health Relapse Programme
Promote mental health in all settings and to all people, addressing issues of stigma and mental wellbeing.
Interacting with GP's, Psychologists and Psychiatrists in order to develop and implement member care plans as a central part of the Mental Health nurse role and as a part of the counsellor role as well.
Demonstrate an indepth knowledge of theories, which underpin mental health practice.
Collaborate with the mental health care user, his/her family, the community and the multidisciplinary team to conduct evidencebased, comprehensive mental health assessments; to diagnose, prioritise, stabilise or refer as appropriate; and to develop collaborative diagnosis care and treatment plans.
Demonstrate evidence of sound clinical judgement and clinical reasoning, reflectioninaction, drawing on indepth knowledge of the aetiology of mental illness and psychopharmacology, to initiate appropriate management.
Establish therapeutic relationships with mental health care users, their families and the community.
Conduct evidencebased mental health, and social or psychotherapeutic interventions, inclusive of the use of mHealth (mobile) / eHealth (digital).
To document all member interactions as well as to ensure that all records are accurate and uptodate
Exercise an advocacy role in care, treatment and rehabilitation, with a recovery

- supportive approach.

Monitor patient progress through ongoing patient interaction and followup calls
Manage referrals for counselling
Load baskets of care
Medication and chronic disease review

Competencies:

The following competencies are required to be successful in the role:

Compassion:

Genuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate' demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others.

Customer Focus:

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customer; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Internal Savvy:
related well to all kinds of people -up, down and sideways.

Inside and outside the organization, builds appropriate rapport, builds constructive and effective relationship; uses diplomacy and tact; can defuse even high-tense situations comfortably.

Dealing with Paradox:

Can act in ways that seem contradictory; is very flexible and adaptable when facing tough call; can combine seeing opposites like being compassionately tough, stand up for self without trampling others, set strong but flexible standards, can act differently depending upon the situation, is seen as balanced despite the conflicting demands of the situation.

Qualifications and Experience:

The following requirements are Essential:

Matric
Registered Nurse qualification with mental health specialization
Valid SANC registration
MS Office
At least 3 years clinical nursing experience, post training.
2 years mental health nursing experience
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.