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Lighthouse Hospital was founded in 2016 by a team of highly qualified medics in the field of Psychiatry with a vision informed by history, experience and sheer need to provide services to the community. Our vision is being a market leader in affordable, innovative and transformative healthcare in Ke… read morenya and beyond. We are driven by the mission to be a trusted and caring partner in providing healthcare that enables all to enjoy well-being and life full of hope.
She/he will provide individualized nursing care to patients as per Nursing Council of Kenya guidelines. In addition to the basic nursing duties, she/he will also carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a nursing diagnosis and establish individual case management plan
Develop nursing care plans for patients, provide nursing care as per the Nursing council of Kenya guidelines and help patients be as independent as possible
Administer and monitor prescribed treatment regimens as per patient’s condition in liaison with the medical officers and consultant psychiatrists. Observe and report behavioural changes
Work with patients’ families to help improve the patient’s abilities for self-care & help the caregivers deal with family member’s mental illness
Record all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Provide orientation to other members of staff
Assist and train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of Mental Health activities
Participate in developing community networks to support mental health patients
Supervise mental health assistants and ensure patient’s records are kept well and ensure timely weekly and monthly reports are compiled.
Prepare and maintain an inventory of all medical equipment, pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical materials and supplies
Update medical calendars and schedule clinical meetings
Perform other position-related duties as assigned from time-to-time Person Specification
Well organized and methodical approach to workable to multi-task
Appreciation of critical timescales and the impact of tardiness on customer perception
Credibility both internally and externally – with colleagues, partners and customers
Energy, drive and ambition to achieve objectives and set targets
Excellent communication skills at all levels of the institution
Mature, credible, highly professional, and comfortable in dealing with psychiatric patients
Qualifications
Diploma in Nursing (Graduate degree level preferred)
Additional Training and certification in Nursing is an advantage
At least 2 years’ experience as a Nurse, preferably in a mental health and substance use treatment institution
Extensive experience in all aspects of Customer Relationship Management
Strong written, verbal and communication skills – Strong interpersonal skills and ability to team with colleagues for the betterment of the institution
Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to do quality work under minimal supervision
Able to manage demands of a growing specialized medical rehabilitation centre Measures of Success
Excellent execution of assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Excellent Daily, Weekly, Quarterly achievement of objectives as agreed with the Clinical Director
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Please send your CV to hr@lighthousehealthcare.co.ke with the role you’re applying for as the subject. Include your name, email, phone number and cover letter
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