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The Turks and Caicos Island Government

Mental Health Nurse

The Turks and Caicos Island Government

  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • See description
  • Contract
  • Updated 30/06/2025
  • Human Resource Management Directorate
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To oversee the day-to-day operations of the mental health facility, as well as the general mental and physical health care of residents within the mental health facility.

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

 

 

JOB TITLE:                            Mental Health Nurse

 

DEPARTMENT:                      Mental Health & Substance Dependence

 

MINISTRY:                            Health and Human Services

 

LOCATION:                       Grand Turk

 

JOB SUMMARY:

To oversee the day-to-day operations of the mental health facility, as well as the general

mental and physical health care of residents within the mental health facility. 

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 of clients
  3. Provide adequate monitoring of activities to ensure the safety of clients
  4. Keep records of all clients seen in the facility 
  5. Participate in clinical meetings
  6. Supervision of mental health aids
  7. Follow standard operating procedures when emergency psychiatric intervention is needed in the mental health facility
  8. Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations
  9. Perform other related tasks as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

 

Qualifications:

  • Holding a degree, certificate or diploma in general nursing
  • Post graduate training in Psychiatric Nursing is an asset
  • Evidence of on-going relevant post graduate education and training

Experience:               

  • At least three years of experience in the nursing field
  • Experience working with mentally disordered patients is an asset

 

SALARY:

  • Grade 6: $48,320.00 per annum plus allowances

 

 

Application Procedure:

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.

Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk.

 

Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.

Applications without supporting documents will not be processed

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

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