IRC Registered Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Uganda
IRC Registered Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Uganda
Job Description Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.
The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees and local communities. IRC Uganda has it country office in Kampala and regional offices in Kit gum Moroto, and Yumbe. The current program portfolio includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming
Scope of Work:
Under supervision of psychiatric clinical officer, the Psychiatric nurse will provide professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally ill patients for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services; to work with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for clients; and to perform related work.
Responsibilities
Technical roles:
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 recommend treatment options.
Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff 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 staff 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 progress notes in the filing system.
Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personal responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.
Communication/Reporting
Provide regular feedback to the Psychiatric Clinical Officer on mental health activity implementation at the Health facility;
Assist in preparation of reports;
Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.
Qualifications
Must have a diploma in Psychiatric nursing from a recognized institution
Must be registered with the relevant professional council.
Experience
At least three years working experience in Primary Health Care settings:
Experience in planning, organizing and coordinating Psychiatric health activities;
Experience in Information management
Skills and Abilities
Having concern for quality and standards, and ethics and integrity;
Good communication skills;
Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationship;
Good report writing skills;
Good knowledge and application of Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point.
Language Skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IRC Registered Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Uganda
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