Mental Health Practitioner

IMS RECRUITMENT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Psychiatric Nurse/Mental Health Officer to join their client in Bermuda. The role includes crisis intervention, supervising nurse personnel, and promoting mental health education. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Psychiatric Nursing, current registration with the Bermuda Nursing Council, and at least five years of managerial experience. This position offers excellent working conditions, relocation assistance, and a competitive salary with low taxes.

Benefits

Attractive salary (very low tax)

Relocation allowance

Subsidised accommodation for the first 3 months

Insurance

3 year contracts

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Nurse Manager/Supervisory position in mental health required.
• Current registration with the Bermuda Nursing Council.
• Eligible for registration with the Bermuda Nursing Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line crisis intervention service.
• Ensure referrals are screened and assessed appropriately.
• Promote mental health education to consumers and the public.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health education

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing

Approved Nurse Management Credential

Current certification in NCI and CPR

Job description

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 : [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide details and assist.

Camelia Nitu

IMS Recruitment

[e-mail]

www.imsrecruitment.com