Enrolled Assistant Nurses (Trelawny, Jamaica) - Trelawny Health Services

 WESTERN REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

LOT 31B, FAIRVIEW SHOPPING CENTRE

MONTEGO BAY

ST JAMES - VACANCY

ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSES (HTAC/EAN 1)

Trelawny Health Services

Salary Scale: $1,922,483.00 - $2,285,228.00 per annum

The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness) is currently seeking to employ Enrolled Assistant Nurses for the Trelawny Health Services. The incumbents’ core responsibilities will include:

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with the organization and maintenance of order and discipline in clinic areas
• Assisting with the collection and testing of specimens such as urine and recording results
• Assisting with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients
• Sharing responsibility for a safe and comfortable environment for the patients
• Taking and recording blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration as required
• Assisting with interviews at the Child Welfare Clinics when necessary
• Preparing patients for physical examination
• Assisting with the administration of immunizations as directed
• Assisting with dressings and treatment of minor ailments as directed
• Assisting with the compilation of statistical data and filing cards
• Performing other related duties as directed

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent bedside skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent team work and observational skills
• Excellent analytical, time management and decision-making skills
• Hands on experience with computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Certification as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse from a recognized institution
• Four (4) Subjects in CXC or GCE including English Language, Biology and any other subjects
• Current Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Licensed by the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Application letter along with detailed resume should be submitted no later than February 2, 2024 to:

The Manager, Human Resource Management & Development
Trelawny Health Services,
97 Cornwall Street,
Falmouth, Trelawny.

Email: tphsjobs@wrha.gov.jm

NB: ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.