Recruitment notice: 02 Psychiatric nurse

Duty station Kumba
Type of contract Fixed Term
Duration of employment contract: Till September 2022

Main objective and tasks

• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history;
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients;
• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options;
• Consults with psychiatrists and mental health activity manager in designing appropriate treatment Plans for clients;
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications;
• Arranges further medical attention when necessary;
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment;
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staffs and patients;
• Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.
• Maintains patient confidentiality;
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping;
• Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing;
• Provide care to our patients and support to their families;
• Monitor patient progress and document changes to behavior or health