Specialist Nurse
SPECIALIST NURSE – HPC/RN 2
The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness, with responsibility for the management and delivery of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Specialist Nurse for the St. Mary Health Department.
Reporting to the Public Health Nurse, the incumbent will be responsible to give advanced level of care to patients who may have life threatening illnesses, undergoing surgery or have specific health needs requiring specialized Nursing intervention.
Requirements
- BSc. In Nursing / Midwifery;
- Minimum of Four (4) years’ work experience;
- Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica.
Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care of patients;
- Anticipates potential nursing problems and develops appropriate plans to deal with same;
- Initiates patient management in crisis situations e.g. cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
- Conducts and supervises prenatal, intra- natal, postnatal and total maternal and child healthcare including family care;
- Monitors and interprets data presented by mechanical devices and takes appropriate action;
- Interprets bio-chemical data and acts accordingly;
- Other duties as assigned.
Related Knowledge/Abilities
- 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;
- Emotionally and mentally stable.
Remuneration
- Salary Scale: $4,359,501 – $5,182,077 per annum.
Note
Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than November 27, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact
The Director,
Human Resource Management & DevelopmentNorth-East Regional Health Authority34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Base Salary: Undisclosed