Enrolled Assistant Nurse

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health 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 persons with strong team  building skills to fill the position of Enrolled  Assistant Nurse for the St. Ann Health Department. 

Reporting to the Public Health Nurse 3 the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the  administration of nursing services within the Health Department. 

Position: Enrolled Assistant Nurse (HTAC/EAN 2)

Requirements

• Diploma in Enrolled Assistant Nursing from a recognized learning institution;
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse;
• Certification in Supervisory Management;
• At least three (3) years` experience as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse 1.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the admission, discharge  and transfer of patients;
• Assisting in explaining hospital rules and routines to patients;
• Assisting patients in moving and turning,  getting in and out of bed, positioning and  walking as needed;
• Assisting with the inter-facility  transportation of patients;
• Maintaining personal hygiene of the  patient according to the needs and  condition; that is bathing, cutting nails,  combing hair, oral hygiene;
• Assisting with the preparation of patient`s meals and in the feeding of patients;
• Assisting with the patient in dressing and  undressing;
• Giving, removing and checking bed pans  and urinals;
• Changing linen and making beds;
• Administering alcohol or tepid sponges to  reduce body temperature;
• Collecting specimens of urine, faeces,  sputum and vomitus;
• Observing temperature, pulse, respiration  and blood pressures of patients;
• Measuring heights and weights;
• Preparing patients for and assisting  doctors and nurses in examination,  treatment and diagnostic tests;
• Preparing instruments and equipment for  storage and sterilization;
• Sterilizing instruments and equipment;
• Assist in receiving, checking and storing  supplies;
• Perform simple dressings;
• Administering medications excluding  dangerous drugs as ordered e.g., orally,  rectally or by injection-subcutaneous and  intramuscular and carrying out other  treatments as assigned;
• Co-operating with other members of staff  and accepting guidance and corrections.

Specific Knowledge Required

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation  affecting the practice of Nursing in  Jamaica;
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the  Public Service. 

Salary

• Scale:$2,410,261 – $2,865,042 per annum

Note

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Director
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority

34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann,
Jamaica.

Email: jobs@nerha.org.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed