Mental Health Nurse at Outspan Hospital

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment, for patients identified as requiring clinical interventions for mental illness and drug and alcohol issues.
• Works with the multi-disciplinary team and clients to develop and evaluate clinical care plans.
• Liaises with visiting psychiatrists and other professionals as required.
• Discharge planning and effective liaison with external service providers.
• Administration of medications as prescribed and manages, monitors treatment regime.
• Provides clinical advice to health and custodial colleagues as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in KRCHN
• Specialization in Mental Health
• 3-5 years' relevant Work Experience as a Mental health nurse
• Experience in a management position

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Good listening skills
• Critical thinking
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and commitment.
• Can work under pressure
• Good interpersonal relations

REF NO: OSC/HR/JA/002/24