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Advanced psychiatric nurse at Thabamoopo Psychiatric Hospital coordinating a 32-bed ward and care for 33 staff.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm interested in flexible, part-time and contract-based remote healthcare work where I can apply my clinical knowledge and administrative skills.

At Thabamoopo Psychiatric Hospital, I provide psychiatric nursing care across admission/OPD, acute, chronic and forensic units. I assess patients, conduct mental state examinations and clinical triage, and facilitate appropriate care pathways.

I also provide nursing interventions and crisis de-escalation, monitor prescribed treatment and medication adherence, and contribute to multidisciplinary care planning. I prepare clinical progress reports and maintain patient records.

When the appointed Ward Manager is absent, I coordinate daily operations of a 32-bed psychiatric ward and staffing arrangements for a team of 33 employees. I also assist with scheduling, resource use, incident reporting and monitoring care standards.

My background includes psychiatric nursing at Thabamoopo Psychiatric Hospital and community service across several clinical departments at Lebowakgomo Hospital. I hold a Bachelor of Nursing Science from the University of South Africa and postgraduate training in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing from Stellenbosch University, and I'm interested in remote, part-time healthcare work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Advanced Psychiatric Nurse

Current

Thabamoopo Psychiatric Hospital

Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 10 months)

Provide professional psychiatric nursing care across admission/OPD, acute, chronic and forensic psychiatric units. Conduct patient assessments, mental state examinations and clinical triage, assessing approximately 50 outpatients per month.

Psychiatric Nursing patient assessment Mental Status Exam Clinical Triage Acute Care Chronic Disease Management Forensic Psychiatry Clinical Risk Assessment Crisis Intervention Medication Monitoring Patient Education Multidisciplinary Care Team Clinical Documentation Mental Health Act

Psychiatric Professional Nurse

Thabamoopo Psychiatric Hospital

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 11 months)

Delivered general and specialised psychiatric nursing care, conducted physical and psychological patient assessments, and administered prescribed medication while monitoring patient responses.

Psychiatric Nursing patient assessment Medication administration Patient Monitoring Patient Education Clinical Documentation Multidisciplinary Care

Community Service Nurse

Lebowakgomo Hospital

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009 (11 months)

Completed compulsory community service across maternity, outpatient, paediatrics, theatre, medical, surgical, and casualty departments, providing nursing care and gaining experience across multiple clinical settings.

Nursing Care Maternity outpatient care Paediatrics Theater Medical Ward Surgical Ward Casualty Insurance

Acting Ward Manager

Thabamoopo Psychiatric Hospital

Assumes management responsibilities when the appointed Ward Manager is on leave or absent. Coordinates daily operations of a 32-bed psychiatric ward and staffing for a team of 33 employees.