BERMUDA. COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC NURSE (INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES) - relocation required

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 an experienced COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC NURSE (INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES).

The Community Psychiatric Nurse is responsible for providing training and purposeful activities that meet the needs of people with learning disabilities. The incumbent will provide support and crisis intervention for families and guardians who presently live at home with their learning disabled relative.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops a range of meaningful activities in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team for Service Users to enjoy including training, leisure and employment opportunities and facilitate the Community Care Workers to implement these activities
• Liaise with other members of community learning disability team to assess their needs, implement support plans and evaluate their effectiveness
• Act as a case manager to develop programmes for designated individuals or groups of Service users
• Provides ‘hands on’ skill training and job coaching for Service Users and staff
• Assist in orientation programmes for staff working in the community
• Arrange and escort Service User to all appointments i.e., medical, dental etc.
• Order medication for community homes and administer medication when necessary
• Collaborate with the Community Learning Disability Team, develop new policies and procedures aimed at improving the current services