A fast growing Center for Psychological Medicine based within the Abuja metropolis; that specializes in the provision of psychological and counseling services, inpatient facilities/treatment, day hospital, Drug rehabilitation and community care is currently in the process of opening a 50 bedded unit in the outskirts of Abuja.
Currently, we retain the services of a robust mixture of local and internationally trained staff that provide excellent, client focused services and are in need of:

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse
Job Location: Tafa, Kaduna Road - Niger State

Job Summary:


  • Seeking a Psychiatric Nurse resident in the above area for immediate employment


Responsibilities:

  • Clinical duties which include assessing mental health needs, developing care plans for patients and helping clients improve their coping abilities.
  • Monitoring treatment regimens by ensuring the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitoring the results of treatment.
  • Complete Nursing Assessments for all new clients: The nursing assessment needs to be done within 24-48 hours of admission.
  • Must be willing to work on Shift basis and show flexibility when required.


Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Applicant must posses the following:
  • Registered Nursing (RN) Certificate
  • Registered Nursing certificate
  • (RPN) & be licensed to practice in Nigeria
  • Knowledge skills and ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations to self in the clinic, office, home and community setting and take appropriate action
  • Ability to form and sustain effective relationships with clients, and community health and social service providers
  • Ability to be flexible, manage time, resources, and client caseload
  • Demonstrate respect and appreciation for diversity (culturally relevant, anti-bias, and multicultural)
  • Demonstrate a willingness/ability to work with the interdisciplinary team to provide optimum care.

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Deadline: 21st October, 2014