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 at PERCY JUNOR HOSPITAL:
ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSE (HTAC/EAN 1)- VACANT
(Salary range $2,078,360–$2,470,517 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post)
Job Summary:
- Responsible for providing skilled nursing care for clients/family.
- Applies skills in specialized areas geared to individual needs.
Qualifications and Experience:- A graduate of a recognized School of Nursing
- Enrolled with the Nursing Council of Jamaica.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:- Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica.
- Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service.
- Well-developed planning, organizing, and decision-making skills.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work with ill persons who are difficult.
- Good supervisory skill
Key responsibilities will include:- Assists with the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
- Explains hospital rules and routines to patients.
- Shares responsibility for a safe and comfortable environment for the patient,
- Assists in moving and turning, getting in and out of bed, positioning and walking as needed.
- Assists with the transportation of patients.
- Maintains personal hygiene of the patient according to the needs and condition, for example, bathing,
- cutting nails, combing hair, oral hygiene.
- Assists with the preparation of patient’s meals and in the feeding of patients.
- Assists the patient in dressing and undressing.
- Gives, removes, and cleans bedpans and urinals
WORKING CONDITIONS- Required to work beyond normal working hours as necessary to meet critical deadlines.
Applications along with resume should be sent no later than JANUARY 22, 2025 to:Assistant Human Resource OfficerPercy Junor HospitalSpalding P.O.,ClarendonE-Mail – percyjunorjobs@gmail.com
NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.
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