Nurse- Psychiatry

Basic Functions The Primary Nurse provides individualized nursing care, according to treatment plans, to best meet patient needs. Duties include but are not limited to: administering medications, monitoring patients for effects of treatment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, providing screening and observations, recording patient observations and therapeutic interventions. The Primary Nurse works as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, primary nursing services at the highest level of professional and quality standards. Supports the mission and vision of Naufar and Nursing Services Department. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide nursing care services according to instructions from the Nurse-in-charge of the shift, including following up on treatment plans, to best meet patients' needs.
• Prepare rooms for new admissions to properly welcome patients.
• Clean and assist in preparing medical equipment/areas according to clinical standards.
• Greet newly admitted patients upon admission and escort them to their rooms to deliver a high level of hospitality.
• Take notes about the care services being provided and the patients' responses to the care, to provide feedback to the Nursing Supervisor for appropriate service improvement decisions.
• Treat all patients fairly to ensure their satisfaction with the level of service provided.
• Provide all nursing care in privacy and knock before entering the patients' rooms to ensure their comfort.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of all patients' care information.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families to establish a compassionate environment.
• Give appropriate notice to patients before their room and/or roommate (where applicable) is changed to ensure their satisfaction.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition to ensure high levels of quality and hospitality standards.
• Relay information to patients and their families from the Clinical Team to answer their questions and concerns.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring and reporting the status of the physical environment and supporting a positive therapeutic milieu.

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing.
• 3 years of experience in Nursing, including 1 year of experience in mental health or addiction.
• Valid Primary license from the country of origin.
• Eligible for a license from the Licensing authority in the State of Qatar to practice Healthcare Profession.
• Strong command of English and Arabic.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.