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Mental Health, Nurse / Midwife in British Overseas Territory

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Senior Psychiatric Nurse vacancy in Bermuda

British Overseas Territory / Mental Health, Nurse / Midwife

camelia@imsrecruitment.com

IMS Recruitment’s client operates modern public 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 etc etc….

IMS is seeking experienced A SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH NURSE / MENTAL HEALTH WELFARE OFFICER.

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)
  • Generous allowances
  • 2 year contracts
  • Other benefits

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing from an accredited university required.
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse 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

If of interest, please send a cv to: camelia@imsrecruitment.com