May 8, 2024, 1:22 am
Registered Midwife (RM1 & RM2)
Location: Westmoreland Health Department
Qualifications
- Certificate in Midwifery from an accredited institution.
- Current registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
Core Functions
- Conducts proper history taking and physical examinations of clients.
- Prepares and conducts educational sessions with clients.
- Identifies high risk patients and makes referrals to doctors and other medical specialists.
- Sort referrals sent from health centres, private practitioners and internal practitioners.
- Prepares for and assists doctors with examination procedures eg. Vaginal biopsies and papsmears.
- Conducts Antenatal, Child Health and Family Planning Clinics and arrange for follow ups.
- Assists the Public Health Nurse with postnatal clinics.
- Observes patients vital signs identifying abnormal cases and reports any abnormalities to relevant persons.
- Conducts venipuncture for lab investigations
Specific knowledge required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent team work skills.
- Strong observational skills.
- Excellent bedside skills
Note
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact
The Director Human Resource and Industrial RelationsWestern Regional Health AuthorityLot 31b, Fairview Shopping CentreP.O. Box 900St. James
Email: jobs@wrha.gov.jm
Westmoreland Health Department (WRHA)
Jamaica
Base Salary: Undisclosed