Psychiatric Nursing Aide HS 5

Southern Regional Health Authority
Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Efficiency
3 Brumalia Road, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica WI
Tel: (876) 625-0612-3 / 962-9491 / 962-8232
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 following position at the Black River Hospital.

Position: 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

Job Summary
Under the supervision 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. 

Requirements

• Completion of Secondary School with a minimum of two (2) ‘O’ Level/CXC subjects or equivalent, inclusive of English Language
• 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
• Good verbal communication skills
• Possess good customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills

Responsibilities

• 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 forms as assigned
• 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 who are at risks for injury to self and/or others
• 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 as directed by nurse in charge
• Assisting in tidying and keeping patients’ areas clean and properly ventilated, eg, bed-making, cleaning lockers 

Special conditions

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

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than October 2, 2025.

We will only accept applications via email.

Please indicate in the `subject line` the name of the position to which you are applying.

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

Contact

The Assistant Human Resource Officer
Black River Hospital
45 High Street, Black River,

St. Elizabeth,

Jamaica.

Telephone: (876) 965-9294

Email: brhjobs00@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed