Registered Psychiatric Nurse
at Rockgarden Homes
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 09 Nov, 2024 | Not Specified | 11 Aug, 2024 | 3 year(s) or above | Communication Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Confidentiality,Medical Software | No | No |
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Description:
JOB SUMMARY
We require the services of a Registered Psychiatric Home-care Nurse who is willing to work with us in the long term at our foremost retirement facility, Rockgarden Homes
- Minimum Qualification : Degree
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 3 years
REQUIREMENTS:
- BNSc or RN, and PGD in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing.
- Candidates with RPN are encouraged to apply.
- Minimum of 3 years of practice experience as a registered Psychiatric nurse.
- Full registration and affiliation with relevant professional bodies with the knowledge, ability and experience of caring for older adults.
- Ability to use electronic medical software.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- A compassionate, caring, and patient nature.
- Pleasant personality, team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in both written and spoken information.
- A flexible and highly adaptable approach to work.
- Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide first aid during medical emergencies, such as heart attacks, strokes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of more than one primary Nigerian language will be an added advantage.
- Willingness to have only 10 days off in a month, since this is a homecare nursing role.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV’s
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We intend to make a hiring decision as soon as possible, so even though we will interview on a rolling basis, we will not be able to communicate a decision until then, no matter how early we invite you for interviews. Also, since interviews are on a rolling basis, we advise you to apply as soon as you can.
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide mental health care treatment for patients
- Will work as part of a team of professionals and medical staff that includes doctors, physiotherapists, and nursing assistants, providing care to aged adults in a Residential Setting.
- The Ideal candidate will be involved in the social work aspect of healthcare as well as the clinical aspect.
- The Ideal candidate will provide needed companionship to clients, lending an ear and letting them know they are being listened to.
- The Ideal candidate will assist older adults with daily tasks such as personal grooming, dressing, and feeding.
- Ability and willingness to help lift patients into and out of their beds, chairs, or bathtubs if required.
- Helps patrons care for themselves by teaching the use of walkers, frames, special utensils to eat, and special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
- You must be willing and motivated to work extra hours in unusual periods of increased work demands and may be assigned other tasks as management decides.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- You will efficiently supervise Home Care Assistants and other junior staff.
- Fulfilling all reasonable requests from clients to ensure their comfort, satisfaction and safety.
- Caring for and educating clients and their relatives about their conditions, as well as establishing trust and building rapport with clients and their families.
- You will consult with physicians, establish treatment plans, operate medical equipment and perform diagnostic checks and tests.
- Daily monitoring and recording of patrons’ conditions and vital signs
- Documenting daily care services and medication management
- Escorting clients to appointments (doctor, physical therapy, hair salon, etc.)
- Maintains, evaluates, and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate the individual needs of clients.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Graduate
Proficient
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Lagos, Nigeria