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- Nyeri County, Kenya
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Job Summary
To provide specialized psychiatric nursing care to clients with substance use disorders and related mental health conditions, including mental health assessment, medication administration, monitoring of withdrawal and psychiatric symptoms and crisis management, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Psychiatric Assessment & Care Planning
Conduct mental state and risk assessments (e.g. suicide, self-harm, aggression, relapse risk) on admission and on an ongoing basis.
Develop and implement nursing care plans in collaboration with the clinical team
Medication & Clinical Management
Administer psychotropic and other prescribed medications accurately and monitor their effects and side effects.
Monitor and manage withdrawal symptoms and detoxification in line with clinical protocols, escalating complications promptly.
Maintain safe storage, custody and records of medications, including controlled drugs.
Crisis Management & Client Safety
Respond to psychiatric emergencies, agitation and self-harm risk, using approved de-escalation techniques.
Coordinate referral or transfer of clients requiring a higher level of medical or psychiatric care.
Psychoeducation & Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Provide health education and psychoeducation to clients and families on mental health, medication adherence and relapse prevention.
Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Documentation & Professional Compliance
Maintain accurate, up-to-date and confidential clinical records and nursing notes.
Observe infection prevention standards, nursing ethics and Nursing Council of Kenya requirements.
Requirements
Skills and Competencies
Mental state and risk assessment
Psychotropic medication management
Withdrawal monitoring
De-escalation and crisis management
Clinical documentation
Qualifications
Diploma in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing
Training in addiction/ substance use management is an added advantage
At least 2 years' psychiatric nursing experience, preferably in an addiction treatment or mental health setting
Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and a valid practicing license
Basic Life Support/ First Aid certification
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How to apply
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