Psychiatric Nurse / Staff Nurse – Psychiatry

Mind & Brain Hospital | Bengaluru, Karnataka
Job Type: Full time
Experience: 0–5 Years
Qualification: GNM / B.Sc Nursing
Department: Nursing – Inpatient Psychiatry

About the Role

Mind & Brain Hospital is looking for a compassionate and responsible Psychiatric Nurse / Staff Nurse to join our nursing team. The candidate will be responsible for providing safe, patient-centred nursing care to psychiatric inpatients and supporting the multidisciplinary clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide nursing care to psychiatric inpatients as per hospital protocols.
- Monitor patients' physical and mental health condition.
- Conduct regular patient observations and maintain accurate records.
- Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Monitor patients at risk of self-harm, suicide, aggression, falls or absconding.
- Identify and promptly report changes in patients' behaviour or clinical condition.
- Assist in managing psychiatric and medical emergencies.
- Use appropriate communication and de-escalation techniques when managing behavioural disturbances.
- Maintain nursing notes, medication charts, observation records and other clinical documentation.
- Provide proper shift handover to the incoming nursing team.
- Maintain patient safety, dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
- Coordinate with psychiatrists, psychologists, medical officers and other healthcare professionals.
- Follow infection-control, medication-safety and hospital SOPs.
- Participate in patient-care activities and therapeutic/rehabilitation programs as required.
- Maintain discipline,



professional conduct and appropriate boundaries with patients.

Eligibility

- GNM or B.Sc Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Valid registration with the applicable State Nursing Council.
- Freshers can apply.
- Previous experience in psychiatric/mental-health nursing or inpatient hospital settings will be an advantage.
- Candidates should be willing to work in rotational shifts, including night shifts.

Skills Required

- Good patient-care and observation skills.
- Knowledge of basic psychiatric nursing practices.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle challenging and emergency situations calmly.
- Empathy, patience and a non-judgmental approach.
- Basic knowledge of psychiatric medications.
- Good documentation and teamwork skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and patient confidentiality.

Why Join Mind & Brain Hospital?

- Opportunity to work in a specialised mental-healthcare environment.
- Exposure to psychiatric inpatient care and multidisciplinary clinical practice.
- Professional learning and development opportunities.
- Supportive and structured nursing environment.
- Opportunity to develop expertise in psychiatric nursing.

Location

Mind & Brain Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their updated resume.

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Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Versatile schedule
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Psychiatric Nurse (Bengaluru)
🏢 Mind and Brain Hospital
📍 Bengaluru