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Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Identity verifiedGovernment agency · verified employer · 4 open roles

Psychiatric Nursing Aide (HSC/HS 5)

SalaryNot givenThe notice gives no figure
WhereBlack RiverBlack River Hospital, 45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth
SectorHealthcare
What to sendNot namedSend your resume, and any certificate it mentions.
10 days leftCloses Thu 29 Oct

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About the role

Under the supervisi on of the Nurse in Charge , the incumbent will be responsible for providing basic patient care, including hygiene, preventive skincare, feeding, mobility, range of motion and application of safety measures to all mentally ill patients and their families in the hospital.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING AIDE (HSC/HS 5) – Male (Salary range $1,792,163 – $2,130,319 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post)

The notice asks for: Male.

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What you’ll do

  • Providing support in the mental health clinics by monitoring clients’ activities during clinic sessions
  • Assisting in maintaining clients’ registers and entering relevant data on daily worksheets and other
  • Assisting with conducting mental health education/promotional activities within the hospital.
  • Providing support in emergency situations by assisting with care and physical restraint of clients
  • Assisting patients with the removal of bedpans and urinals, observes and reports contents
  • Accompanying patients from one location to another for treatment, tests, transfer and discharges
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  • Assisting in tidying and keeping patients’ areas clean and properly ventilated, eg, bed-making,

What they’re asking for

Qualifications and Experience

inclusive of English Language

  • Completion of Secondary School with a minimum of two (2) ‘O’ Level/CXC subjects or equivalent,
  • Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing Aide
  • At least one (1) year experience

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

  • General understanding of mental health and behavioural disorders
  • Knowledge of skills in safe restraining techniques
  • Display a high level of confidentiality
  • Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, and to work under guidance
  • Conforms to rules and regulations
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  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Possess good customer service skills
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills

Good to know

Applications, along with a resume, should be sent no later than October 29, 2026, to: The Senior Human Resource Officer Actg. Black River Hospital 45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth Tell: (876) 317-9542 E-Mail – brhjobs00@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**

Southern Regional Health Authority Black River Hospital Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Efficiency 45 High Street, Black River P.O, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica WI Tel: (876) 965-2212 / 634-3699 / 634-1893 Website: www.srha.gov.jm

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the

  • May be required to work beyond normal working hours to include holidays and weekends.
  • Working with patients who might exhibit violent/aggressive behavior.
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