Psychiatric Nursing Aide (Male) (HSC/HS 5) – St. Elizabeth Health Services

Qualifications and Experience:

• Psychiatric Nursing Aide Certification from a recognized institution. 
• A minimum of two (2) subjects at CXC or GCE equivalent including English Language and a numeric subject 
• At least one (1) year working experience as a PNA is a definite asset. 

Key Responsibilities includes:

• Assists with the rehabilitation of persons living with mental disorders. 
• Patients registers and records of patients visits in the community setting maintained.
• Collects urine samples and does simple urine tests as directed by the Nurse.
• Assists in pressure area care and positioning of immobilized clients. 
• Assists with monitoring clients’ vital signs and reports to the Nurse in Charge.
• Cleans and cares for equipment and appliances. 
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for client care. 
• Assists clients with meeting nutritional, hygienic, physiological and psychological needs as is required. 
• Escorts patients to the hospital for treatment and diagnostic procedures.
• Participates in occupational and group activities geared towards assisting clients in the rehabilitation process. 
• Observes for changes in client’s behaviour and reports to the nurse-in-charge.
• Utilizes therapeutic communication to enhance effective staff/patient relationship.
• Provides support in emergency situations in Community Psychiatric Emergency 
• Outreach Team by assisting with the care and physical restraint of clients who are at risk for injury to self and/or others. 
• Assists the Mental Health Nurse with patient care during domiciliary visits.
• Provides support by monitoring clients’ activities during clinic sessions.
• Assists in maintaining clients’ registers and enters relevant client data on daily worksheets and other forms as assigned. 
• Assists with conducting mental health educational/promotional activities in the health clinic. 

Required Skills and Competencies

• Psychiatric Nursing Practices & Principles 
• General understanding of mental health and behavioural disorders 
• Knowledge of skills in safe restraining techniques 
• Lifting procedures 
• Health and safety procedures and precaution 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good interpersonal and Customer Service Skills 

Working Conditions

• Required to work outside of the normal working hours 
• Working with patients who might exhibit violent/aggressive behaviour 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.