2012 - PNA WELCOMES NEW REPORT WHICH RECOGNISES NEED FOR ENHANCED AND DEVELOPED ROLE OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSES IN DELIVERY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

The Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) has welcomed the publication of the Report - “ A Vision For Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing – A Shared Journey for Mental Health Care in Ireland ” which was launched at Farmleigh today (Wednesday).

PNA Gen Sec. Des Kavanagh speaking on RTE New at One from the PNA Annual Conference in Athlone

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Irish Institute of Mental Health Nursing

Symposium III

Venue: Douglas Hyde Lecture Theatre Main Campus Athlone Institute of Technology

Date: 7th June 2012

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Briefing document: Modernisation of the Professional Qualifications Directive 2005/36/EC

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Jobs, Training and Students - Education

PNA endorses Career Consultants as a provider of career support for our members

Following discussions with Executives from the Company PNA has arranged special discounted prices for members who would like guidance and motivation in helping to look for their next job opportunity.

Career Consultants is part of the Cpl Group, Ireland's largest recruitment company. As a result they can leverage from a wealth of local market knowledge through their contact with over 350 recruiters across 14 separate industry sectors throughout Ireland.

Review of Government Decision to Phase out Pay for Student Nurses

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PRESS RELEASE 10/05/2012 - PNA ANNUAL CONFERENCE TOLD OF ONGOING ‘HORRENDOUS' IMPACT OF EARLY RETIREMENT SCHEME ON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Conference warns Government against any cuts to allowances – Enough is enough

The Annual Conference of the Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) in Athlone (Thursday) has been told that retirements in the Mental Health Services have resulted in “horrendous problems” in maintaining services across the country.

Speaking at the Conference, PNA General Secretary, Des Kavanagh said:

‘Government has turned a blind eye to the impact of those retirements on mental health care.

Quality and Patient Safety - Clinical Governance

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Psychiatric Nurse Positions at Highfield Hospital

There are currently Psychiatric Nurse Positions at Highfield Hospital. Shifts involve a 6 day fortnight, 12.5 hour shifts with 1.5 hours paid breaks per shift.

Anyone interested please forward your CV to Melanie Eustace Human Resources or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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