Enrolled Assistant Nurse (St. Ann, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA)

ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSE - (HTAC/EAN 1)

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, invites applications from suitably qualified persons with strong team building skills to fill the position of Enrolled Assistant Nurse, St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital.

Reporting to the Director, Nursing Services, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the administration of nursing services within the hospital.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients;
• Assisting in explaining hospital rules and routines to patients;
• Sharing responsibility for a safe and comfortable environment for the patients;
• Assisting patients in moving and turning, getting in and out of bed, positioning and walking as needed;
• Assisting with the inter-facility transportation of patients;
• Maintaining personal hygiene of the patient according to the needs and condition; that is bathing, cutting nails, combing hair, oral hygiene;
• Assisting with the preparation of patients meals and in the feeding of patients;
• Assisting with the patient in dressing and undressing;
• Giving, removing and checking bed pans and urinals;
• Changing linen and making beds;
• Administering alcohol or tepid sponges to reduce body temperature;
• Collecting specimens of urine, faeces, sputum and vomitus;
• Observing temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressures of patients;
• Measuring heights and weights;
• Observing symptoms, reactions, attitudes and changes in the patient’s condition; and report to the Registered Nurse;
• Preparing patients for and assisting doctors and nurses in examination, treatment and diagnostic tests;
• Sharing responsibility for the control of infection;
• Preparing instruments and equipment for storage and sterilization;
• Sterilizing instruments and equipment;
• Sharing responsibility for keeping the patient’s unit clean and tidy;
• Assist in receiving, checking and storing supplies;
• Perform simple dressings;
• Administering medications excluding dangerous drugs as ordered e.g., orally, rectally or by injection subcutaneous and intramuscular and carrying out other treatments as assigned;
• Co-operating with other members of staff and accepting guidance and corrections.

Specific knowledge required

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica;
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service;

Remuneration

• Salary Scale: $1,766,606 – 2,099,940 per annum along with any other allowance(s) attached to the post.

Applications along with a detailed resume should be sent no later than March 24, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development,
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

Fax: (876) 795–2747
Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm