The Oleaster works closely with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your individual needs. Our integrative approach combines today’s most effective treatment strategies with long-standing, evidenced-based techniques to help you achieve lasting recovery. We are located in the heart of Abuja, Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title
Psychiatric Nurse
Locations
Abuja and Anambra
Employment Type
Full-Time
Reports to: 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.
Responsibilities - Responsible for overseeing the delivery of care to all patients delegating duties and monitoring junior staff carrying these out.
- Assess all identified groups of patients and new admissions to the Practice.
- To ensure that identified care planning is implemented and evaluated for all patients especially those within their identified groups.
- The Nurse will be able to conduct and interpret a Urine Drug Test for patients and clients and document the results appropriately.
- To ensure that care given is individualized, patient-centered, and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and other statutory and voluntary organizations as appropriate.
- To engage in the pickup of new or old clients as required.
- Observe assigned patients on a daily basis to identify, interpret, and document physical and emotional status and/or patterns, such as assaultive or suicidal behavior, and response to treatment or medication:
- Inspect patient rooms every morning.
- Check to ensure that the number of patients at handover tallies with the number at takeover given allowance for discharged cases in the course of the day.
- Inspect rooms to ensure air conditioners and lights are switched off when patients are not in the room.
- Ensure vital signs are taken 2 times a day.
- Work with the support workers to see to the personal hygiene of patients in the morning.
- Ensure the dining area is kept clean when not in use, ensure support worker/cook take the dishes to the kitchen immediately after every meal
- Administer psychotropic medications to patients, monitors use, and documents reactions; educate patients on the purpose, dosage, and side effects of medication, and explain the implications of patient’s refusal to take prescribed medication.
- Ensure take-home medications are well dispensed for patients going on weekend leave.
- Schedules and arranges for special tests; develop discharge plans; maintains charts and logs; performs catheterizations and enemas; and draws blood.
- Aid patients in obtaining proper medical care, after release or during hospitalization, by identifying community agencies and resources to assist patients with stabilization while living in the community.
- Interact with private medical facilities, courts, and Federal and State agencies to express concerns of the patient and to discuss treatment also when required, testify in court as to the patient’s mental and physical condition.
Requirements and Experience
- Must be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
- Must be medically and physically fit.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a psychiatric nurse
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@theoleaster.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email or by using the “Login as candidate” button below and clearly indicate the Job Title in the provided message box.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Application Deadline 30th September 2021.
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