Community Mental Health Nurse

To assist with the operation of out-patient clinics in Zone 1 and oversee the general mental health care of clients in the community.

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

JOB TITLE:                            Community Mental Health Nurse

DEPARTMENT:                      Mental Health & Substance Dependence

MINISTRY:                            Health and Human Services

LOCATION:                       Grand Turk

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist with the operation of out-patient clinics in Zone 1 and oversee the general

mental health care of clients in the community. 

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide care to clients including the administration of medication as ordered by the psychiatrist or any other medical doctor
2. Provide adequate supervision and follow up of clients in the community
3. Provide adequate monitoring of activities to ensure the safety of clients
4. Keep records of all clients seen in the community 
5. Participate in clinical meetings
6. Supervision of mental health aids
7. Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations
8. Perform other related tasks as assigned.