Specialist Nurse RN 2

Southern Regional Health Authority
PERCY JUNOR HOSPITAL
Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Efficiency
Website: www.srha.gov.jm

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness responsible for the management and  operation of Public Health Services within the  Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St.  Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably  qualified persons for the following position at  Percy Junor Hospital: Specialist Nurse (HPC/RN2) – VACANT (2 Positions)

Salary Range:  $4,359,501 – $5,182,077 per annum and any applicable allowances

Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Public Health  Nurse, the incumbent will be responsible for  providing an advanced level of care to patients  who have life threatening illnesses or have specific health needs requiring specialized  Nursing intervention. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing School  and current registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica;
• Post Basic Nursing training in Midwifery;
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is a  definite asset. 

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and  evaluating care of patients
• Anticipating potential nursing problems and developing appropriate plans to deal with same;
• Initiating patient management in crisis  situations e.g. cardiopulmonary  resuscitation;
• Conducting and supervising prenatal, intra-natal, postnatal and total maternal and child healthcare including family care.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• 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.

Note

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Wednesday June 18, 2025, via 
email.

Please indicate in the Subject Line the name of the position to which you are applying.

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

Contact

The Senior Human Resource Officer
St. Elizabeth Health Department

1 Brigade Street
Black River,

St. Elizabeth,
Jamaica

Email: jobssehd@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed