Nurse at Lighthouse Hospital

She/he will provide individualized nursing care to patients as per Nursing Council of Kenya guidelines. In addition to the basic nursing duties, she/he will also carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a nursing diagnosis and establish individual case management plan
• Develop nursing care plans for patients, provide nursing care as per the Nursing council of Kenya guidelines and help patients be as independent as possible
• Administer and monitor prescribed treatment regimens as per patient’s condition in liaison with the medical officers and consultant psychiatrists. Observe and report behavioural changes
• Work with patients’ families to help improve the patient’s abilities for self-care & help the caregivers deal with family member’s mental illness
• Record all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Provide orientation to other members of staff
• Assist and train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of Mental Health activities
• Participate in developing community networks to support mental health patients
• Supervise mental health assistants and ensure patient’s records are kept well and ensure timely weekly and monthly reports are compiled.
• Prepare and maintain an inventory of all medical equipment, pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical materials and supplies
• Update medical calendars and schedule clinical meetings
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned from time-to-time Person Specification
• Well organized and methodical approach to workable to multi-task
• Appreciation of critical timescales and the impact of tardiness on customer perception
• Credibility both internally and externally – with colleagues, partners and customers
• Energy, drive and ambition to achieve objectives and set targets
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the institution
• Mature, credible, highly professional, and comfortable in dealing with psychiatric patients

 Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing (Graduate degree level preferred)
• Additional Training and certification in Nursing is an advantage
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Nurse, preferably in a mental health and substance use treatment institution
• Extensive experience in all aspects of Customer Relationship Management
• Strong written, verbal and communication skills – Strong interpersonal skills and ability to team with colleagues for the betterment of the institution
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to do quality work under minimal supervision
• Able to manage demands of a growing specialized medical rehabilitation centre Measures of Success
• Excellent execution of assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Excellent Daily, Weekly, Quarterly achievement of objectives as agreed with the Clinical Director