Organisation
North East Regional Health Authority, Jamaica
Reference
VAC-48851
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Healthcare & Medical
Location
St. Mary
Salary & Benefits
$4,032,538 $4,793,421 per annum
Date Posted
10/03/2024
Expiry Date
29/03/2024
Reporting to the Public Health Nurse, the incumbent will be responsible to give advanced level of care to patients who may have life threatening illnesses, undergoing surgery or have specific health needs requiring specialized Nursing intervention.
The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:
- BSc. In Nursing/Midwifery
- Minimum of Four (4) years’ work experience
- Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
Related Knowledge/Abilities:
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice
- Knowledge of medical machinery, resuscitative drugs, their dosages and side effects
- Knowledge of basic principles of management
- Ability of observe, assess, and evaluate life threatening conditions and apply appropriate interventions
- Ability to make calculated and quick decisions and to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with members of the health team as well as patients and relatives
- Emotionally and mentally stable
Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care of patients
- Anticipates potential nursing problems and develops appropriate plans to deal with same
- Initiates patient management in crisis situations e.g. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Conducts and supervises prenatal, intra-natal, postnatal and total maternal and child healthcare including family care
- Monitors and interprets data presented by mechanical devices and takes appropriate action
- Interprets bio-chemical data and acts accordingly
- Other duties as assigned
WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.
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