Specialist Nurse

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the position of: Specialist Nurse (HPC / RN 2)

The Western Regional Health Authority (a  Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health and  Wellness) is currently seeking to employ a  Specialist Nurse for the St. James Public Health  Services. Reporting to the Public Health Nurse and or Nurse Manager, the incumbent will be expected  to (see below):

Core Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate critically ill patients requiring specific  nursing care;
• Interpret biochemical data and act  appropriately through quick strategic  decisions;
  
• Teach, supervise and evaluate various  categories of healthcare workers;
  
• Follow established guidelines in caring for  mechanical devices and instruments;
  
• Initiate patient management in crisis situations;
  
• Supervise and evaluate Enrolled Assistant  Nurses and Attendants;
  
• Establish and maintain an interpersonal  relationship with the health team and client;
  
• Assist the doctors with procedures such as incision and drainage, pap smears and  vaginal swabs;
  
• Administer oral and injectable medication  as ordered by the doctor;
• Conduct Antenatal, Postnatal, Family  Planning, Pap smear and Child Health Clinic by making referrals where necessary;
  
• Ensure the proper collection, identification,  storage and safe transportation of  specimens to the laboratory with  appropriate requisition forms.

Specific knowledge / Skills required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  
• Excellent time management skills;
  
• Excellent teamwork skills;
  
• Strong observational skills.
  
  

   

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution;
  
• Completion of the prescribed specialist training course;
  
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica;
  
• Three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse.

Note

Application letter along with detailed résumé should be submitted no later than
June 29, 2023.

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

Contact

The Director,
Human Resource Management and Development
Western Regional Health Authority
Lot 31b, Fairview Shopping Centre
P O Box 900
St. James

 

Email: jobs@wrha.gov.jm

Website: www.wrha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed