Location: Mysuru, Karnataka, India. Client / Facility Type: Our client is a mental health and de-addiction hospital providing inpatient, outpatient and crisis-support services. Minimum Education: GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised institution; post-basic psychiatric nursing training is preferred. Years of Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, de-addiction care, emergency nursing or inpatient mental-health support. Minimum Salary: INR 30,000 per month. Maximum Salary: INR 46,000 per month. Salary Currency: INR.
Job Overview
Our client in Mysuru requires a Psychiatric Nurse for a mental-health and de-addiction facility. The role requires a nurse who can provide safe, respectful and structured care to patients experiencing mental-health conditions, behavioural distress, withdrawal concerns or long-term treatment needs while maintaining dignity and confidentiality.
Detailed Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Nurse will observe patient behaviour, monitor vitals and medication response, support medication administration, maintain nursing notes and participate in safety planning under the direction of psychiatrists and senior nurses. The role includes assisting with admissions, discharge planning, psychoeducation, patient routines, family communication and escalation when patients show distress, withdrawal symptoms or risk-related changes. The nurse will work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and ward support teams to maintain a therapeutic environment. Documentation, confidentiality, respectful communication, de-escalation skills and adherence to facility protocols are central to this role. The nurse must avoid judgemental language and should be able to balance empathy with firm professional boundaries.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is patient, emotionally steady and comfortable working with sensitive clinical situations. They should be observant, non-stigmatising and willing to follow structured mental-health care plans. Prior experience in psychiatric wards, addiction treatment, counselling-support settings or emergency behavioural-health cases will be an advantage.
Licensing / Registration Notes
Active Karnataka Nursing Council registration or equivalent valid State Nursing Council registration is mandatory. Mental-health training, BLS certification and facility orientation must be completed as required by the employer.
