Vacancy title: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Health Care , Category: Healthcare ]Jobs at: Medical Teams International
Deadline of this Job:
26 July 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary: Responsible for providing psychiatric nursing services to patients suffering from severe and common psychiatric disorders.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide psychiatric nursing services including assessment, diagnosis and treatment in consultation with Psychiatric Clinical Officer
Administer use of and monitor reactions to psychotropic and other medications
Support client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and mental illness and accepting the need for treatment with specific attention to the cultural context
Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping and MTI policy
Participate in community mobilization and sensitization on mental health issues
Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing is required
Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council is required
Valid practicing license is required
2 years of psychiatric nursing experience is required
Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of professional nursing principles, procedures and techniques use in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients
Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy; symptoms and behaviour patterns of patients with emotional disturbances and mental illness
Knowledge of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and the control, preparation and administration of medications
SKILLS
Skilled in applying professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients
Skilled in developing interpersonal therapeutic relationship with psychiatric patients
Skilled in assessment and application of appropriate intervention techniques
Skilled in effectively communicating with a variety of individuals and able to function calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
A good command of both written and spoken English
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
Physical Conditions
This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department or organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
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