Mental Health Practitioner
1 day ago
Dartford
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: and we will be happy to provide details and assist. Camelia Nitu IMS Recruitment