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· Assists the psychiatric and medical doctor in psychiatric consultations and perform independently psychiatric consultations under supervision of the psychiatrist. · Does ward round consultations with the psychiatrist as required, discussing therapeutic orientations with the department manager, renewing prescriptions and ensuring they are followed and systematically evaluating patients’ symptoms to adapt prescriptions and/or therapies for their relief. · Implement and follow at all times hygiene rules, procedures and protocols, as well as look after the integrity of medical material and other equipment, in order to ensure the safety and protection of patients and other staff. · Carry out all pharmacy related activities (stock control, station’s re-stocking, inventories, expired drugs, etc.) and other equipment of psychiatric ward, doing special follow-up of narcotics and sedatives (register, consumptions, empty phials, etc.), ensuring enough stock-up and the good functioning to carry-out the medical activities. Draws up pharmacy orders according to needs. · Work in close collaboration with the MSF mental health team (psychologists and counsellors) to ensure a comprehensive package of mental health care for all patients, and to give input for the mental health awareness and destigmatization activities. · Collaborate with other departments and other actors within the project (responding to accident & emergency and inpatient department requests, intervening in support of other services when needed, etc.), in order to support the overall MSF project with his/her expertise and capabilities. · Carry out administrative procedures and documents (fill in of patients files, forms, statistics, data base, etc.), in order to have updated and correct information about the day-to-day activities. · Participate in data and reporting · Supports other medical services whenever needed, and works particularly in close collaboration with the outpatient and mental health department. · Is the reference person for psychiatric problems within the health facility. · When applicable train other medical staff
The psychiatric nurse promotes, ensures and respects medical confidentiality at all times |
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Education | · Specialisation as psychiatric nurse and valid professional licence from concerned government body is essential. |
Experience | · Essential 2 years of previous supervised work experience as an psychiatric nurse · Experience in other NGOs and /or developing countries is desirable. |
Languages | · Local language and mission language essential. |
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Competences | · Good communication skills · Strong professional Ethics · Caring and compassionate, strong advocate for the improved care of patients · Disciplined working attitude, punctual · Able to work under stress |