Position:	Psychiatric Nurse
Department:	Mental Health Wellness Center, Asian University for Women
Reports to:	Director of Mental Health Wellness Center
Employment Type:	Full-Time, In-Person
Location:	Chittagong

 

Asian University for Women (AUW), established in 2008, currently enrolls approximately 1,900 students from 18 countries, spanning pre-university, undergraduate, and master’s programs. The Psychiatric Nurse will support the mental health and well-being of AUW students, faculty, and staff by providing nursing care in collaboration with the Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, and Wellness team. She will assist in medication management, monitoring patient progress, offering supportive counseling, and participating in mental health awareness activities. The Psychiatric Nurse plays a vital role in ensuring early identification of concerns, continuity of care, and crisis intervention within AUW’s diverse and multicultural community.

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.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should send their resume along with a cover letter. Attach copy of educational certificates, experience letters, copy of NID/Passport and name of at least 3 references.

Applicants must enclose his/her Photograph with CV. (Name & Contact Information) addressing to hrd@auw.edu.bd. Please mention the position applied on the subject line. The review of applications will begin immediately. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.