Enrolled Assistant Nurse (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Lionel Town Hospital

 

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness 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 LIONEL TOWN HOSPITAL: ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSE (HTAC/EAN 1)- VACANT (salary range $1,922,483 – $2,285,228 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post)

Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the hygienic, nutritional, elimination, psychological and psychosocial needs of the patient and share the responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

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

Specific Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, and to work under guidance
• Conforms to rules and regulations
• Good verbal communication skills
• Possess good customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Good supervisory skills

Key responsibilities will include:

• Attending to the hygienic needs of the patient.
• Assisting with the nutritional needs of the patient.
• Assisting with the elimination needs of the patient by providing bedpans and urinals.
• Assisting with basic counselling of patients such as comforting patients to alleviate fears.
• Maintaining sterility of pick-up forceps and arrange trays and sets.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the storage room for sundry items.
• Accompanying patients to clinics for procedures and other facilities for continuation of care.
• Conveying/collecting specimen items to/from pharmacy/laboratory.
• Making dressings and assists with packing drums, return soiled sets etc. to CSSD.
• Performs simple dressings as instructed.
• Assisting in admission of patients and ensures custodial care of belongings according to hospital policy.
• Assisting in discharge of patients and returns belongings to patient/family according to hospital policy.

Special conditions associated with the job:

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours to include holidays and weekends.
• Light physical effort is required e.g. frequent sitting, standing or walking or a requirement for regular handling of lightweight objects.
• Increased exposure to health risks.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Monday, March 25, 2024 to:
Senior Human Resource Officer
Clarendon Health Department
1-3 Jackson Street
Denbigh, Clarendon
E-Mail: lthpersonnel@gmail.com

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