VACANCY IRC 893
NURSING SISTER (PSYCHIATRY)
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) consult and provide general outpatient care to clients; (ii) make assessments and provide specialized psychiatric care for patients; (iii) participate in the development and implementation of nursing care programmes at UB; (iv) participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures aligned to the national and University of Botswana mental health policies; (v) assist Nursing Manager in supervision and implementation of nursing programmes in the clinic and supervise their implementation; (vi) develop educational materials for the UB Community on mental health, associated drug interactions, side effects, etc; (vii) provide counselling to patients; (viii) supervise subordinates and monitors their progress through the performance management system; (ix) prepare reports on services provided (x) and attend to any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) a minimum of Nursing Degree, e.g. Bachelor of Nursing Science or equivalent; (ii) Diploma in Psychiatry Nurse; (relevant Master’s degree) will be an added advantage; (iii) at least five years’ experience working in a district facility or hospital providing nursing care; (iv) work in a tertiary institution will be an added advantage.
Qualities: Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with students, staff and family members, and be able to work independently to manage multiple priorities, computer literacy, counselling abilities, and high degree of commitment to work adhering to nursing standards and ethics.
Remuneration: The University offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualifications in their application letters and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the position applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and three (3) reference letters to: The Human Resources Manager, Appointments and Administration, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355-2040/5731. Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 205 at Block 108 (108/205).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.