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
Base Salary: Undisclosed