SCHEMES OF SERVICE FOR THE NURSING CADRE

(f) To ensure maximum protection of patients, relatives, and staff.
(g) To provide health education and counselling to patients and
relatives.
(h) To manage and account for allocated resources.
(i) To impart knowledge and skills to students
(j) To compile and submit daily ward reports.
Key Result Areas
(a) Good reception of clients.
(b) Patients admitted in a timely, professional manner and are
discharged at the right time, in an acceptable manner.
(c) High response rates by patients to treatments provided by
Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse.
(d) Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse available at designated times to do
ward rounds – fewer instances of absenteeism.
(e) Patients comfortable and satisfied due to care provided by
Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse.
(f) Secure environment for patients, relatives and staff as a result of
the Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse participation in the patient
protection programmes.
(g) Relatives and patients knowledgeable about psychiatric
conditions/ailments and are adequately prepared after receiving
counselling services.
(h) Accurate timely ward reports have influenced decisions made in
the psychiatric unit.
(i) Communities are able to respond to psychiatric conditions after
they have been exposed to psychiatric community outreach
activities.
(j) No instances of irregularities in the utilization of resources.
(k) Correct execution of medical procedures by psychiatry students.
A. Qualifications
(i) Comprehensive Nursing Certificate from a recognized
institution
(ii) Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives
Council
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