May 11, 2024, 5:40 am
Specialist Nurse
The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health) is currently seeking to employ a Specialist Nurse (HPC / RN 2).
Core Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate critically ill patients requiring specific nursing care;
- Interpret biochemical data and act appropriately through quick strategic decisions;
- Teach, supervise and evaluate various categories of healthcare workers;
- Follow established guidelines in caring for mechanical devices and instruments;
- Initiate patient management in crisis situations;
- Supervise and evaluate Enrolled Assistant Nurses and Attendants;
- Establish and maintain an interpersonal relationship with the health team and client;
- Assist the doctors with procedures such as incision and drainage, pap smears and vaginal swabs;
- Administer oral and injectable medication as ordered by the doctor;
- Conduct Antenatal, Postnatal, Family Planning, Pap smear and Child Health Clinic by making referrals where necessary;
- Ensure the proper collection, identification, storage and safe transportation of specimens to the laboratory with appropriate requisition forms.
Specific knowledge / Skills required
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
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Excellent time management skills;
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Excellent teamwork skills;
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Strong observational skills.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution;
- Completion of the prescribed specialist training course;
- Registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica;
- Three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse.
Note
Application letter along with detailed résumé should be submitted no later than
April 30, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact
The Manager,
Human Resource Management and
Development
Hanover Health Services
Fort Charlotte Drive
Lucea,HanoverEmail: hphsjobs@wrha.gov.jm
Noel Holmes Hospital (WRHA)
Jamaica
Base Salary: Undisclosed