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Job vacancy Specialist Nurse - Noel Holmes Hospital
Announced
13 April, 2024
Job Type
Employee
Job Status
Full Time
Job Title
Specialist Nurse - Noel Holmes Hospital
Job Location
Lucea
Job Presentation
OrganisationWestern Regional Health AuthorityReferenceVAC-49212Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesHealthcare & MedicalLocationLuceaSalary & Benefits Date Posted10/04/2024Expiry Date07/05/2024The 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
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Excellent time management skills;
- Excellent teamwork skills;
- 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.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Valid Till
11 Jul, 2024 (68 days left)
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