Psychiatric Nursing Aide HS 5

Southern Regional Health Authority
PERCY JUNOR HOSPITAL
Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Efficiency
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  Percy Junor Hospital: Psychiatric Nursing Aide (HSC/HS 5) – VACANT (Male – 1 Position)

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 Mental Health Nurse  Practitioner/ Mental Health Officer, the incumbent  will be responsible for assisting with the care and  health education of mentally ill patients and their  families in the primary care setting.

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. 

Responsibilities

• 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.

Note

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Wednesday June 18, 2025, 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 Senior Human Resource Officer
St. Elizabeth Health Department

1 Brigade Street
Black River,

St. Elizabeth,
Jamaica

Email: jobssehd@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed