Psychiatric Nurse | Temporary Transition Ward (TOA)

We offer you

• Employment conditions according to the CAO GGZ, scale 45/50 (min. €3180,- and max €4716,- gross based on 36 hours);
• This is a vacancy for 32 to 36 hours per week with the intention to convert this into a permanent contract upon good performance;
• An end-of-year bonus and holiday allowance of 8.33%;
• You build up a good pension at Pensioenfonds Zorg & Welzijn.

Additionally, a number of attractive employment conditions from Arkin:

• For commuting and business travel, you receive a 2nd class mobility card, also usable for OV-fiets, or a mileage allowance;
• Discount on various insurances;
• With 11 specialties at various locations, Arkin also offers many long-term possibilities for your professional development and personal growth. For this, we have a wide range of training;
• A cafeteria plan where you can use your gross salary for extra vacation hours, bicycle purchase, and additional travel expense reimbursement;
• For your well-being, you have access to the Lifecheck care platform, a vitality budget (maximum of €100 net annually for employment of 18 hours p.w. or more), a balance budget of €1,000, and access to Nrgize for participation in activities such as bootcamp, yoga, and padel. Additionally, you will receive unlimited access to the online course offerings of GoodHabitz;
• Parking facilities;
• Refer a colleague? Receive a total referral bonus of €1000.- gross.

Are you an experienced nurse who gets energy from variety, complex psychiatric care, and situations where you must be able to switch gears quickly? Do you want to, as a nurse, truly make a difference for people who need good care and guidance at a vulnerable moment? Then the Temporary Transition Ward (TOA) of Spoedkliniek Mentrum in the heart of Amsterdam is a place where you can make a difference.

What will you do?
The Temporary Transition Ward (TOA) is a closed admission ward with 10 beds, located in our clinic on the Eerste Constantijn Huygenstraat. Our clients enter through Spoedeisende Psychiatrie Amsterdam, an ER, or sometimes from home. They often stay here for no longer than a few days. These clients frequently struggle with severe psychiatric disorders and are often admitted under a crisis measure.

At the TOA, acute psychiatric care is central. We ensure that clients can stabilize in a safe environment through the correct crisis intervention. In doing so, diagnostics, nursing care, guidance, and good information are essential. An admission to the TOA takes place when there is currently no space within the regular emergency chain in the region. As soon as a suitable place becomes available, or when the indication has lapsed, someone is transferred or discharged.

Together with an expert team of nurses, group leaders, an ANIOS, and a psychiatrist, you ensure that clients are admitted safely and receive the correct care and follow-up treatment. You work closely with various disciplines and have an important role in organizing and coordinating the care surrounding the client.

Your duties are diverse and challenging and include, among other things:

"It is often the first days of a crisis in which you can do the most for a client. It is valuable work." - Thomas, TOA Nurse

• Triage and assessing the request for help;
• Coordination of care for clients;
• Performing nursing procedures and interventions for clients with severe and/or complex mental health issues;
• Providing nursing care, guidance, and support during an acute psychiatric situation;
• Providing support in acute situations and contributing to de-escalation;
• Drafting, implementing, and evaluating care plans;
• Observing and signaling changes in the condition of clients and coordinating appropriate care accordingly;
• Close cooperation with other healthcare providers and institutions within and outside Amsterdam;
• Guiding clients in daily activities and stimulating their self-reliance;
• Administrative tasks, such as maintaining client files and reports.