COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC NURSE

Bermuda Hospital; Devon and Torbay; On-site; USD 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse to provide essential mental health services in community settings. This full-time role involves conducting assessments, managing case loads, and collaborating with caregivers to ensure patient well-being. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and possess experience in community mental health care.

Qualifications

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse with a minimum of three years post-graduate experience.
• Preferred experience in community mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Conducts mental health assessments and manages assigned cases.
• Administers and orders medications for clients.
• Acts as Case Manager developing treatment plans.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Case management

Medication administration

Education

Registered Psychiatric Nurse or equivalent

Certificate in Community Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute (Psychiatric Care Facility)

Days/Evenings

COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC NURSE (Full-time/Locum/Casual)

Under the direction and leadership of the Clinical Manager, the Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) will engage and support clients/patients and their families in the community, including clients’ homes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducts mental health assessments/triage of the presenting symptoms of individuals referred to Outpatient Services
• Manages assigned case load, conducts assessments and triage of referred patients/ clients, provides support to Clinic Triage Nurse (CTN) and supervises the work of support staff as applicable
• Administers medications to patients/clients
• Orders medications for patients/clients
• Encourages support staff to deliver person-centered care that enables patients/clients to engage in meaningful activities and relationships
• Engages members of the public in the promotion of mental health/wellbeing and relapse prevention
• Acts as Case Manager for assigned clients or groups of patients to develop and implement treatment plans and programs
• Liaises with caregivers, relatives, and other care providers for best outcomes of patients/clients

Qualifications &/ Registration required:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse or equivalent with a minimum of three years post graduate experience
• Certificate in Community Psychiatric Nursing or equivalent, preferred with three years of experience working in a community mental health setting
• Current registration with the Bermuda Nursing Council

Schedule:All shifts, including evenings and weekend

Salary Grade: $91,340.28(NS52)

Pre-employment substance abuse screening is mandatory for all successful candidates.