Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

The Registered Nurse, Mental Health provides high-quality nursing care, educate patients and their families, and provide emotional support.

Primary Responsibilities: The successful candidate assesses, plans, implements and evaluates mental health nursing care to meet the biopsychosocial needs of people with mental health problems in an in-patient setting. This includes maintaining comprehensive written records of all observations, interventions, and outcomes by way of a written care plan. The candidate also administers and records medications, recognizes reactions and reports side-effects to the physicians. Assesses and manages clinical emergencies & critical events, including the management of challenging and violent behaviours, to ensure effective care and safety. The successful candidate ensures that legal requirements pertaining to admission, treatment and discharge are adhered to. The candidate initiates and maintains continuous therapeutic relationships with patients & significant others utilizing research-based nursing practice. Also participates regularly in peer support and supervision as required and is part of individual performance appraisal system. Participates in continuing education programs and research to promote personal and service development.

Qualifications & Experience: The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years of current nursing experience. A certification in Psychiatric nursing is preferred. All candidates must be registered in either of the following jurisdictions to be eligible to practice in the Cayman Islands; Jamaica, USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and/or Australia. The candidates must demonstrate the ability to work in a multicultural environment.