Posted on: Wed 07-08-2024

We require the services of a Registered Psychiatric Homecare Nurse who is willing to work with us in the long term at our foremost retirement facility, Rockgarden Homes. 

 

Job Summary

• 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. 

• S/He will be involved in the social work aspect of healthcare as well as the clinical aspect.

• S/He will provide needed companionship to clients, lending an ear and letting them know they are being listened to. 

• S/He 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.

 

 

Minimum Requirement 

o BNSc or RN, and PGD in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing. 

 

Candidates with RPN are encouraged to apply. 

o Minimum of 3 years of practice experience as a registered Psychiatric nurse. 

o Full registration and affiliation with relevant professional bodies with the knowledge, ability and experience of caring for older adults. 

o Ability to use electronic medical software. 

o Ability to work with minimal supervision.

o A compassionate, caring, and patient nature. 

o Pleasant personality, team player with good interpersonal skills.

o Ability to maintain confidentiality in both written and spoken information. 

o A flexible and highly adaptable approach to work. 

o Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.

o Ability to provide first aid during medical emergencies, such as heart attacks, strokes

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o Knowledge of more than one primary Nigerian language will be an added advantage.

o Willingness to have only 10 days off in a month, since this is a homecare nursing role.

 

Salary - 150,000

"How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV's to: [email protected]

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.

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