Specialist Nurse
SOUTHERN REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH SERVICES
The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health 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 for the Black River Hospital and St. Elizabeth Health Department:
SPECIALIST NURSE (HPC/RN 2) – ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH DEPARTMENT (10 Positions available)
(Salary range $1,397,612-1,661,321 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post)
Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate/Diploma/Bsc. in General Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing.
- Certificate/Post Basic Training in Midwifery
- Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
- At least 4 years clinical experience in nursing
Specific Knowledge/ Required Skills
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice
- Knowledge of medical machinery, resuscitative drugs, their dosages and side effects
- Knowledge of basic principles of management
- Ability of observe, assess, and evaluate life threatening conditions and apply appropriate interventions
- Ability to make calculated and quick decisions and to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with members of the health team as
well as patients and relatives
Key Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients
- Anticipating potential nursing problems and developing appropriate plans to deal with same
- Initiating patient management in crisis situations e.g. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Conducting and supervising prenatal, intra-natal, postnatal and total maternal and child healthcare including
family care
Note
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact
The Parish Personnel Officer
St. Elizabeth Health Department
45 High Street
Black River,
Base Salary: Undisclosed