(02) PSYCHIATRIC NURSE – Kumba
INTERSOS
Kumba, Southwest (Sud-Ouest)., Cameroon
·20 Jan. 2022
·Temporaire / CDD
·Psychologie
·Psychiatre
IDENTIFICATION 1
Job Title:Psychiatric Nurse (2 positions)
Reports to: Hierarchical:Mental Health Activity Manager
Supervises:NIL
Duty station: Kumba
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration of employment contract:Till September 2022
- Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history;
- Plans and provides nursing care for patients;
- Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options;
- Consults with psychiatrists and mental health activity manager in designing appropriate treatment
- Plans for clients;
- Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications;
- Arranges further medical attention when necessary;
- Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment;
- Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staffs and patients;
- Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
- Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.
- Maintains patient confidentiality;
- Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping;
- Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing;
- Provide care to our patients and support to their families;
- Monitor patient progress and document changes to behavior or health
- University degree / Institute in psychiatry Nursing or Mental Health nursing or Equivalent
- Minimum 2 years relevant work experience including at least one year in NGO
- Technical and behavioral competencies required • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, outlook)
- Adaptability and readiness to carry out numerous field trips
- Analytical and reporting skills
- Respect and adherence to protection principles
- Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Desirable competencies and qualifications
Languages
- English and Pidgin
- Knowledge of French (written and spoken) is an asset
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
» Années d'expérience: Entre 2 an et 3 ans
» Curriculum Vitae
https://cutt.ly/AIqpxbW
Only CVs and Cover letters sent through the link mentioned will be received.
NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the written and technical tests.
Phone: +237 690 156 819 Email: cameroun@intersos.org