January 5, 2025, 11:27 am

Specialist Nurses


The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health) is  currently seeking to employ Specialist Nurses for  St. James Health Services. Reporting to the Public Health Nurse or Nurse Manager.

Post: Specialist Nurses (HPC/RN 2)
Location: St. James Health Services

Salary Scale:
$4,359,501.00 $5,182,077.00 per annum

 

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. In Nursing from an accredited institution or its equivalent;
  • Midwifery Registration with the Nursing  Council of Jamaica;
  • Three (3) years experience as a  Registered Nurse.

 

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan and administer care to clients employing the nursing process;
  • Assist in the collection and compilation of  statistical data for reports;
  • Interpret bio-chemical data and acts  appropriately through quick strategic  decision;
  • Monitor and interprets data presented by  mechanical devices and employing appropriate responsive action;
  • Follow established guidelines in handling  and caring for mechanical devices and  instruments;
  • Ensure currency of registration with  professional regulatory body
  • Supervise and evaluate Enrolled Assistant  Nurses and Attendants;
  • Establish and maintain interpersonal  relationship with the health team and client;
  • Assist the doctor with procedures such as  incision and drainage, pap smears and  vaginal swabs;
  • Administer oral and injectable medications  as ordered by the doctor;
  • Conduct antenatal, postnatal, family  planning, Pap Smear and Child Health  Clinic and making referrals where  necessary;
  • Ensure proper collection, identification,  torage and safe transportation of specimen to the laboratory with appropriate  requisition forms.

 

Specific knowledge

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

 

Note

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

 

Contact
The Manager
Human Resource Management and Development

St. James Public Health Services

Creek Street

Montego Bay, St. James


Email: stjphsjobs@wrha.gov.jm


St. James Public Health Services (WRHA)
Jamaica

Base Salary: Undisclosed