Synapse Services is a Centre for Psychological Medicine that is committed to providing a full range of mental health and substance misuse services in a caring, patient- centred environment. We are located in the heart of Nigeria - Abuja, with branches in Lagos, and Anambra state. We provide first class psychological and psychiatric care, with a range of therapeutic programs suited to individual needs.
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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.