Psychiatric Nurse at the Olive Prime Psychological Services (TOPS)

The Olive Prime Psychological Services - We are a new “mental health facility” based in Abuja, currently looking for the best hands that can provide excellent and client focused services. We are committed to providing individuals with a flexible pathway to full recovery in a way different from the conventional inpatient services. We intend to provide support for our service users where we engage them in various psychological therapies and other complimentary activities which in the long term equips them with a more realistic and flexible form of recovery.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse

Location: Awka, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-Time
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;

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2021.