Ward/Nurse Manager

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 Ward/Nurse Manager for the St.  Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital.

Reporting to the Director, Nursing Services, the  incumbent will be responsible for planning,  organizing, coordinating and evaluating of nursing  services in a patient care unit within the hospital.

Requirements

• BSc. In General Nursing Plus;
• Certificate in Midwifery plus
• Bachelor or Certificate in Nursing  Administration/ Health Services  Administration or equivalent post registration qualification in Administration/  Management;
• Minimum of Four (4) years’ work  experience;
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica.

Related Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of Behavioural and Medical  Sciences;
• Knowledge of Nutrition, Pharmacology and Therapeutics;
• Knowledge of nursing health and related  legislations;
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the clinical management of patients within the unit;
• Establishing the patient classification  system;
• Acts promptly and decisively in emergency situations;
• Conducts quality assurance audit;
• Gives direct care to seriously ill patients;
• Lead nursing and medical ward rounds  and provide nursing consultation on  clinical status of individual patients.

Remuneration

• Salary Scale:  $5,055,684 – $6,009,620 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

Base Salary: Undisclosed