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;
• Certificate in Midwifery;
• 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.

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;

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.

Remuneration

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

Note

Applications along with resumé should be sent to contact information below.

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,
Jamaica

Telephone: (876) 795-2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed