District Public Health Nurse

The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health) is currently seeking to employ a District Public Health Nurse for the Trelawny Health Department. Reporting to the Senior Public Health Nurse, the incumbent will be responsible for the planning, organizing, coordinating & evaluation of all patient care programmes within the assigned Health District.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree or its equivalent in Public Health Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years post registration as Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.
• At least two (2) years Public Health Nursing Practice.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates and evaluates the delivery of Family Planning, Chronic Disease, Maternal & Child Health services within the Health District.
• Collaborates with other professional team members in order to provide optimal levels of care for clients by making the best use of available resources.
• Plans and supervises the implementation & evaluation of both internal and external programmes.
• Ensures adequate stock is available within the Health Centre.
• Supervises the clinical management of high risk clients in the Health District
• Initiates and coordinates surveillance activities in an effort to control communicable disease.
• Identifies training needs, develops & conducts programmes to meet the needs of nursing & support staff.
• Supervises the nursing and support staff.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Initiates & participates in research activities.

Specific knowledge required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and team building skills.
• Strong observational skills.

Note

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

Contact

The Director

Human Resource and Industrial Relations

Western Regional Health Authority

Lot 31b, Fairview Shopping Centre

P.O. Box 900

St. James 

 

Email: jobs@wrha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed