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 postholder must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a qualified Registered Nurse in the specialty area mentioned above. A certification in Psychiatric nursing is preferred. All candidates 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 post holder must demonstrate the ability to work in a multicultural environment and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: $89,550.00 - $120,420.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- Long term care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Attendance bonus
- Double time pay
- Overtime pay
Supplemental schedule:
- Extended hours
- Holidays
- On call
- Overtime
Ability to Relocate:
- Essex, MD 21221: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person