Psychiatric Nurse at The Olive Prime Psychological Services

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

Required Skills / Competencies:

• Explain mental health laws and regulations;
• Observe emotional and physical behaviour;
• 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;