Job Description

The Nurse is responsible for identifying health needs early, determining risk and protective factors, and providing early intervention to prevent issues from escalating

Duties and Responsibilities

• To be in charge of all health matters at the center
• Advising both the staff and inmates on health issues
• Ordering drugs and other supplies as maybe needed by the center
• Keeping proper records of such supplies and drugs
• Ordering medication as may be required by the inmates and to keep proper and accurate records of medication so administered
• Accompanying any serious cases to the doctor
• Advising parents/relatives through the head of any serious changes in the condition of their children
• Carrying out periodic inspections of the center with a view to advising the head on areas that need attention including residential areas for the staff.
• Carrying out any other related duties that may be assigned to you by the head from time to time