Job: Psychiatric Nurse at Synapse Resource Center
Location: Awka, Anambra
Reports to: Ward Manager and Medical Director
Job Summary
- The Psychiatric Nurse will work as part of a team of medical professionals to provide psychiatric nursing care to patients of all ages, gender, religion, and disposition while creating a safe and therapeutic environment to aid their mental stability.
Requirements and Experience
- Must be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Must be medically and physically fit.
- Must have a minimum of 2- 3 years work experience as a psychiatric nurse
- Valid Licence
Required Skills / Competencies:
- Explain mental health laws and regulations;
- Observe emotional and physical behavior;
- Evaluate and assess the need for mental health services;
- Analyse a situation and adopt a course of action;
- Prepare and maintain medical records and reports;
- Recognize and respect limits of confidential information;
- Direct and advise other nursing staff;
- Communicate with people of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic origins;
- Speak before groups;
- Exercise independent judgment in medical emergencies;
- Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience, and compassion;
- Establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, and organizations;
- Comply with nursing policies, protocols, and program regulations;
Note: Never pay for any training, certificate, assessment, or testing to the recruiter.