Assistant Nursing Officer (Psychiatry)

Reference: HRM 72/173/40 - MSWNH

Reports to: Nursing Officer (Psychiatry)

Qualifications: Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Duties and

a) Receive patients, register admissions, discharge patients and register deaths. b) Participate in bedside psychiatric nursing procedures as a member of the caring team. c) Participate in Doctors’/Clinical Officers’ Ward Rounds. d) Carry out observations, keep record and ensure their safe custody. e) Keep patients comfortable, allay their anxieties and ensure a healthy environment. f) Ensure protection of patients’ relatives and staff.

g) Prepare patients for meals and participate in serving them. h) Provide health education and counseling to patients and relatives. i) Participate in psychiatric community outreach. j) Impart knowledge and skills to students and staff. k) Promote the observance of professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics by staff under him/her. l) Participate in research activities. m) Compile daily Ward reports and hand over to in-coming shift. n) Manage and account for allocated resources. o) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.