Psychiatric Nurse at Synapse Resource Center

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 Psychiatric 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.