Is being a psychiatric nurse a good fit for you?
Cares for people with mental health or substance use problems. Assesses needs, supports recovery and helps families.
What the work involves
- Checks patients' mental and physical state based on their symptoms and complaints.
- Teaches patients and families about mental health, medical conditions, prevention, medicines and treatment plans.
- Records patients' medical and mental health histories, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions and results.
- Diagnoses mental illness and mental health conditions.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a psychiatric nurse is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.