Specialist Nurse (HPC/RN 2) - Savanna-la-Mar Hospital

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.