Psychiatric Nurse

Job Description

Title: Psychiatric Nurse

Company Name: Asian University for Women (AUW)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 20 years

Job Location: Chattogram, Chattogram (Chattogram Sadar)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University

• Age At least 20 years

Main Responsibilities of the Job:

As a member of the Wellness Team, the Psychiatrist will play an assisting role in building and delivering comprehensive mental health care for AUW students. Her key responsibilities in the field of Clinical Care & Patient Support, Collaboration & Coordination, Health Education & Prevention and Administrative Duties includes following:

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Support

• Assist the Psychiatrist in psychiatric assessments, follow-ups, and treatment plans.

• Administer and monitor prescribed medications; observe and document side effects or adverse reactions.

• Provide supportive counseling, active listening, and basic psycho education to students and staff.

• Monitor patients’ mental status and progress, reporting significant changes promptly to the Psychiatrist/Clinical Psychologist.

• Respond to psychiatric emergencies, including de-escalation and crisis support.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with the Health & Wellness Center team, including medical doctors, psychologists, and counselors.

• Support referral processes to external hospitals or specialists when needed.

• Act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers (while maintaining confidentiality).

Health Education & Prevention

• Conduct workshops or awareness sessions on medication adherence, stress management, and coping strategies.

• Participate in AUW’s wellness and mental health promotion campaigns.

• Help reduce stigma related to mental health through student engagement programs.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate patient records, medication logs, and nursing notes.

• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and institutional policies.

• Assist in preparing reports on mental health services, usage trends, and case follow-up.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with specialization/training in Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing.

• Valid nursing registration with Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council (BNMC).

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in psychiatric or mental health nursing (preferably with young adults/adolescents).

• Knowledge of psychopharmacology, counseling basics, and crisis intervention.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and de-escalation skills.

• Ability to work sensitively in a multicultural, gender-diverse environment.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, patient, and approachable.

• Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Able to remain calm and effective in crisis situations.

• Culturally sensitive, adaptable, and aligned with AUW’s mission of empowering women through education.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Negotiable upon discussion.

• Opportunity to work in a diverse, multidisciplinary team of wellness professionals.

• Experience working with students from diverse cultural and conflict-affected backgrounds.

• Clinical supervision and professional collaboration opportunities.

• Two weekly days off.

• Shared housing provided.

• Vacation and leave benefits per AUW policy in addition to government holidays.

• Financial support for continuing medical education and professional trainings.

Work Environment

The AUW Wellness Center is a supportive, dynamic hub dedicated to student mental health and well-being. The campus community is multicultural and vibrant, representing students from across Asia and the Middle East, many of whom bring unique challenges and strengths.

Compensation & other benefits: According to AUW policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AUW is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.