Mental Health Nurse

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to serve as a Mental Health / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the Regular Force.

Requirements

• Registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica;
• Registered Nurse;
• Post Basic Psychiatric Nurse training;
• Masters Degree in Nurse Practitioner Mental Health;
• Have at least five (5) years experience as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Core competencies

• Ability to assess, diagnose and treat mental disorders;
• Ability to deliver counseling and psychotherapy;
• Ability to create patient care plans;
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychopharmacology;
• Excellent clinical record keeping skills;
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of clients;
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to conduct mental health wellness seminars;
• Ability to train service members to recognize metal illness indicators;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat mental disorders;
• Overseeing and maintaining the mental health and wellness for members of the JDF and their families;
• Provide counselling to members of the JDF and their families;
• Maintain accurate records.

Attitude

• Must demonstrate the aptitude and desire to assimilate into military life.

Military standards

• In addition to the academic qualification and competencies, candidate must be able to pass the assessment requirements for enlistment in the JDF.

Note

Applications and resumes are to be submitted no later than October 15, 2021 (see contact information below).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

SO1 J1 (Personnel and Administration)

Headquarters

Jamaica Defence Force

Up Park Camp

Kingston 5.

 

Telephone: (876) 926-8121-9 Ext. 2007 OR  (876) 833-7481

Email: pesm.application@jdf.mil.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed