Medical Teams International Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Moyo - Jobs in Uganda

Medical Teams International Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Moyo -Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing psychiatric nursing services to patients suffering from severe and common psychiatric disorders.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide psychiatric nursing services including assessment, diagnosis and treatment in consultation with Psychiatric Clinical Officer

Administer use of and monitor reactions to psychotropic and other medications

Support client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and mental illness and accepting the need for treatment with specific attention to the cultural context

Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments and laboratory results according to standard medical record keeping and MTI policy

Participate in community mobilization and sensitization on mental health issues

Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule

Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct

Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing is required

Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council is required

Valid practicing license is required

2 years of psychiatric nursing experience is required

Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage

Knowledge

Knowledge of professional nursing principles, procedures and techniques use in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients

Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy; symptoms and behaviour patterns of patients with emotional disturbances and mental illness

Knowledge of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and the control, preparation and administration of medications

Skills

Skilled in applying professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients

Skilled in developing interpersonal therapeutic relationship with psychiatric patients

Skilled in assessment and application of appropriate intervention techniques

Skilled in effectively communicating with a variety of individuals and able to function calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy

A good command of both written and spoken English

Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct

Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice

Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first

Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy

Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

Physical Conditions

This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.



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