Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya. Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organization in Kenya, serving present and future generations.
The society is set to open a Drugs and Substance abuse Rehabilitation Center in Hindi, Lamu County.
The Centre will provide both Out-patient and In-patient services focusing on prevention, treatment and harm reduction of drugs and substance abuse. The Society is therefore searching for qualified, dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to fill the below position:
Position Title: Psychiatric Nurse (3 positions)
Reporting to: Head Nurse
Job Location: Lamu
Job Summary
Reporting to the Head Nurse, the psychiatric nurse’s overall objective will be to provide safe, effective and curative mental health services in the rehabilitation center.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and define mental health problems and needs of the patients in the rehabilitation center and provide technical advice on all cases of psychiatric disorders/other psychological problems.
- Oversee and conduct mental health assessments, diagnose and plan individual case management of patients with mental health conditions in the center and refer accordingly.
- Develop nursing care plans for psychiatric patients admitted into the ward and liaise treatment plans with the Clinician.
- Work closely with clinicians and addiction counselors in development of treatment plans for individual patients
- Design a suitable and relevant “Mental Health” training manual for the rehabilitation center
- Identify and manage patients will mental health conditions both in the outpatient and psychiatric consultation clinic and in the community through follow-ups.
- Manage in-patients with psychological morbidity or those admitted with known psychiatric disorders.
- Manage patients with emotional and or psychiatric morbidity.
- Provide psychiatric support by use of individual or group counselling and psychotherapy.
- Training of relevant staff, CHWs, HP screeners, auxiliary nurses and other groups exposed to persons with mental problems or the vulnerable groups.
- Community education and creating awareness so as to initiate community participation as a PHC approach.
- Design a mental health working guideline in line with ICD-10, chapter V primary care version, to suit the rehabilitation center.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in nursing from a recognized nursing institution
- Certificate or diploma in psychiatric community nursing. Experience of working in a rehabilitation center is an added advantage
- Registered with the nursing council of Kenya and have a current practicing licence
- At least 3 years’ experience working in a complex, multifaceted community health program.
Key Competencies
- Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Ability to effectively multitask.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to effectively handle and manage interpersonal conflict.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Integrity, emotional intelligence and objectivity.
- Be highly respectful towards all KRCS staff and stakeholders..
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, email and utilization of the internet.
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