Specialist Nurse (Manchester, Jamaica, W.I.) - SRHA (Manchester Health Services)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position in the MANCHESTER HEALTH SERVICES: SPECIALIST NURSE (HPC/RN2) (Salary range $4,032,538 – $4,793,421 per annum and any applicable allowances).

Under the direct supervision of the Public Health Nurse, the incumbent will be responsible for providing an advanced level of care to patients who have life threatening illnesses or have specific health needs requiring specialized Nursing intervention.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate/Diploma/BSc. in General Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing
• Certificate/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• At least 4 years clinical experience in nursing

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• 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:

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients
• Anticipating potential nursing problems and developing appropriate plans to deal with same
• Initiating patient management in crisis situations e.g. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Conducting and supervising prenatal, intra-natal, postnatal and total maternal and child healthcare including family care

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Thursday, August 03, 2023 to the:

The Senior Human Resource Officer,
Manchester Health Department,
Mandeville,
Manchester.
E-Mail – mhdhrdepartment@gmail.com

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NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.