Sygeplejerske til ældrepsykiatrisk afsnit SL6, Psykiatrisygehuset i Slagelse

This position is for a nurse specializing in elderly psychiatry at the psychiatric hospital in Slagelse. The role requires professional nursing skills with a focus on psychiatric care for elderly patients. Key competencies include knowledge of psychiatric disorders common in older adults, patient assessment, care planning, and implementation of nursing interventions tailored to the elderly psychiatric population. Experience in mental health nursing, particularly within geriatric psychiatry, is essential to provide compassionate and effective care. The nurse should be skilled in communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. Familiarity with relevant healthcare regulations, ethical standards, and patient safety protocols in psychiatric settings is important. The role may also involve crisis management, medication administration, and monitoring of patients' mental and physical health status. While specific experience and education levels are not detailed, the position implies a requirement for a registered nurse qualification and specialized training or experience in psychiatric nursing, preferably with a focus on elderly care. Overall, the candidate should demonstrate strong clinical nursing skills, empathy, and the ability to work effectively in a specialized psychiatric environment serving older adults.