BERMUDA. SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC NURSE / MENTAL HEALTH OFFICER
IMS Recruitment’s client operates modern hospitals and community healthcare in Bermuda offering high standards of care from its international workforce.
Bermuda is renowned for a high standard of living, outdoor activities, historical towns, beautiful beaches, wonderful climate
IMS is seeking experienced A SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH NURSE / MENTAL HEALTH OFFICER (experience in management is required).
Key responsibilities include:
* Provides first line crisis intervention service. Assesses service user’s mental, physical and emotional state and refers to the doctor when necessary
* Ensures that referrals are screened and assessed appropriately and determines the degree of urgency
* Provides social liaison and support services for service users at MWI and their families
* Attends ward rounds and participates in treatment and discharge planning
* Conducts home assessments and arranges hospital admissions when necessary and adheres to legal requirements of the Bermuda Mental Health Act
* Promotes mental health education to consumers and the public
* Provides a 24 hour ‘on-call’ service for psychiatric emergencies in the community
* Supervises subordinate nurse personnel and acts as preceptor for community personnel
* Assists in providing performance appraisals as well as clinical supervision for the Community Psychiatric Nurses
The offer
On offer are excellent working conditions and financial terms.
* Attractive salary (very low tax)
* Relocation allowance, subsidised accommodation for the first 3 months, insurance
* 3 year contracts
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing from an accredited university required or equivalent
* Approved Nurse Management Credential
* Current registration with the Bermuda Nursing Council
* Minimum of five (5) years post graduate experience in a Nurse Manager / Supervisory Position in Mental Health required
* Current certification in NCI and CPR
* Eligible for registration with the Bermuda Nursing Council
* Relocation required
If of interest, please send a CV to: camelia@imsrecruitment.com and we will be happy to provide details and assist.
Camelia Nitu
IMS Recruitment
camelia@imsrecruitment.com
www.imsrecruitment.com