Psychiatric Nurse at Synapse Services

Synapse Services is the largest provider of Mental Healthcare Service in West Africa. We provide patient-centred care in a calm and serene environment with a robust mixture of Local and internationally trained professionals. When life is more than you can bear mentally, be rest assured you will find hope, support, and treatment at Synapse Services.

We believe recovery is a journey not a destination and our multidisciplinary team is committed to supporting our clients in taking the first, usually most difficult, step and providing continuous support on the road to recovery.

With a team of compassionate and highly skilled Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Addiction Specialists, Occupational & Speech Therapists, and Psychiatric Nurses, we provide a range of therapeutic programs designed to suit individual needs.

Founded in Abuja in 2009, we are a rapidly expanding private service with 2 centres in Abuja and one in Lagos and Anambra.

We seek to recruit suitable candidates to fill the position below. Only individuals who have a high expectation of themselves and are driven to work above and beyond are welcome to apply. Delivery of professional and excellent services must be at your core.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse

Location: Awka, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Ward Manager and Medical Director

Job Summary

• The Psychiatric Nurse will work as part of a team of medical professionals to provide psychiatric nursing care to patients of all ages, gender, religion, and disposition while creating a safe and therapeutic environment to aid their mental stability.

Requirements and Experience

• Must be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Must be medically and physically fit.
• Must have a minimum of 2- 3 years work experience as a psychiatric nurse
• Valid Licence

Required Skills / Competencies:

• Explain mental health laws and regulations;
• Observe emotional and physical behavior;
• Communicate with people of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic origins;
• Speak before groups;
• Exercise independent judgment in medical emergencies;
• Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience, and compassion;
• Establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, and organizations;
• Comply with nursing policies, protocols, and program regulations;
• Evaluate and assess the need for mental health services;
• Analyse a situation and adopt a course of action;
• Prepare and maintain medical records and reports;
• Recognize and respect limits of confidential information;
• Direct and advise other nursing staff;

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline  3rd January, 2022.