Enrolled Assistant Nurse (HTAC/EAN 1) - Black River Hospital

Job Purpose

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the hygienic, nutritional, elimination, psychological and psychosocial needs of the patient and share the responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the environment. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• A graduate of a recognized School of Nursing 
• Enrolled with the Nursing Council of Jamaica 

Specific Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service 
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, and to work under guidance
• Conforms to rules and regulations 
• Good verbal communication skills 
• Possess good customer service skills 
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills 
• Good supervisory skills 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Attending to the hygienic needs of the patient. 
• Assisting with the nutritional needs of the patient. 
• Assisting with the elimination needs of the patient by providing bedpans and urinals.
• Maintaining sterility of pick-up forceps and arrange trays and sets. 
• Assisting with the maintenance of the storage room for sundry items.
• Accompanying patients to clinics for procedures and other facilities for continuation of care. 
• Conveying/collecting specimen items to/from pharmacy/laboratory. 
• Making dressings and assists with packing drums, return soiled sets etc. to CSSD.
• Performing simple dressings as instructed 
• Assisting in admission of patients and ensures custodial care of belongings according to hospital policy. 
• Assisting in discharge of patients and returns belongings to patient/family according to hospital policy. 

Special conditions associated with the job:

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours to include holidays and weekends.
• Light physical effort is required e.g. frequent sitting, standing or walking or a requirement for regular handling of lightweight objects. 
• Increased exposure to health risks. 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.