Head Nurse Vacancy at Freedom Foundation

About the role

Head Nurse job opportunity is available at Freedom Foundation for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the nursing operations of HOR including nursing care, supervision of mental health nurses, evaluations and general patient support.
• Conduct individual, group psychotherapy and family interaction meetings.
• Obtain medical, psychiatric, social, and family histories on new admissions, schedule and arrange for special tests; develop discharge plans; maintain charts and logs.
• Assist in developing and organizing clinical treatment programs including individualized patient treatment plans and case management reviews.
• Keeps medical records and prepares psychiatric reports.
• Exercise independent judgment in medical emergencies; demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience, and compassion.
• Conduct patient assessments, ward rounds and review (diagnosis, management plan medications of clients’ admitted in the facility)
• Assist the Program Manager in patient’s assessment, treatment and review
• Communicate with family members on patient’s progress and further management.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Experience and qualifications

• Must be a registered psychiatric nurse.
• Additional qualifications/certifications will be an advantage.
• 5-7 years’ experience in a mental health setting.
• Excellent relationship management.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Application deadline

10th March, 2020.

WHO IS Freedom Foundation?

Freedom Foundation is an NGO working to rehabilitate, educate and empower persons who abuse drugs or who have been victims of sexual abuse/violence or trafficked.