Enrolled Assistant Nurse

Position:  Enrolled Assistant Nurse (HTAC/EAN 1)

Location:  Annotto Bay Hospital

Salary scale:  $2,078,360 – $2,470,517 per annum 

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 Port Antonio Hospital.

Reporting to the Director, Nursing Services the  incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the administration of nursing services within the  hospital.

Requirements

• Diploma in Enrolled Assistant Nursing from a recognized learning institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients;
• Assisting in explaining hospital rules and  routines to patients;
• Sharing responsibility for a safe and  comfortable environment for the 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;
• Observing symptoms, reactions, attitudes  and changes in the patient’s condition; and report to the Registered Nurse;
• Preparing patients for and assisting  doctors and nurses in examination,  treatment and diagnostic tests;
• Sharing responsibility for the control of  infection;
• Preparing instruments and equipment for  storage and sterilization;
• Sterilizing instruments and equipment;
• Sharing responsibility for keeping the  patient’s unit clean and tidy;
• 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.

Note

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 March 28.

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

Contact

The Director
Human Resource Mgt. & Development 
North-East Regional Health Authority

34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios,

St. Ann,
Jamaica.

Fax: (876) 795-2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed