December 21, 2024, 11:43 am

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 & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann

Fax: (876) 795–2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm


St. Mary Health Department (NERHA)
Jamaica

Base Salary: Undisclosed