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Friday 13 September 2024

Artisan (St.Mary, Jamaica) - Annotto Bay Hospital (NERHA)

 

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and
Wellness, with responsibility for the management and delivery of Public Health Services within the
parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland invites applications from suitable qualified persons to
fill the position of ARTISAN (LMO/TS 4) (Electrical/Plumbing) at the Annotto Bay Hospital.

The ideal candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level/CXC inclusive of Mathematics and English.
  • Level 2 Certification in related technical field from NCTVET.
  • A Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Plumber, Electrician.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES
  • Possesses the willingness and ability to work scheduled weekends, holidays and shifts.
  • Work on an unscheduled basis and in the event of an emergency.
  • Ability to stand, sit, bend, stoop as necessary to supervise and perform maintenance and repairs.
  • Possesses manual dexterity and finger coordination to grasp, hold, turn or squeeze objects, tools and equipment.
  • Possesses a sense of touch necessary to distinguish texture and temperature during the performance of maintenance and repairs duties.
  • Possesses a sense of vision and hearing at a necessary level to diagnose problems, use tools and implement preventative or corrective solutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
  • Carrying out general electrical or plumbing work when necessary.
  • Installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing system in facilities at the facility, inclusive of replacing & repairing leaking pipes, clearing blocked drains & pipes, installing wash hand basins & toilet bowls
  • Performing all plumbing duties related to plant equipment such as water and sewage pumps, washing machines, sterilizers, water heaters, etc.
  • Assisting with repairs and maintenance of electrical components to include replacing & repairing damaged bulbs, switches, receptacles, plugs and other fixtures
  • Servicing and repair autoclaves under supervision
  • Testing and service department generator under supervision to ensure good working condition
  • Servicing oxygen cylinders and compressors
  • Responding to routine and emergency calls for repairs and services
  • Assisting in testing and doing general maintenance checks on generator under supervision to ensure good working condition.
  • Servicing oxygen cylinders and compressors under supervision.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

Salary Scale: $ 1,711,060 – 2,301,208 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2024 September 20

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

E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED

APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.



Enrolled Assistant Nurse (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Annotto Bay Hospital (NERHA)

 


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 - (HTAC/EAN 1) at the Annotto Bay Hospital.
Reporting to the Director, Nursing Services the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the
administration of nursing services within the hospital.

QUALIFICATION 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.
Key responsibilities will include:
  • 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 patient’s 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 injectionsubcutaneous and intramuscular and carrying out other treatments as assigned
  • Co-operating with other members of staff and accepting guidance and corrections

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

Salary Scale: $2,078,360 – $2,470,517 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2024 September 20 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Mgt. & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann,
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.




Wednesday 31 July 2024

School Nurse - RN (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Annotto Bay High School

Annotto Bay High School seeks a suitable, qualified person to fill the following vacancy for September 2024 (full-time):

  • School Nurse - RN
    • Degree in Nursing
    • Registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Please send applications to:

The Chairman,

c/o The Principal,

Annotto Bay High School,

P.O. Box 27, Iterboreale, Annotto Bay, St. Mary, or

email: annottobay.high.smy@moey.gov.jm 

Deadline for submissions is Friday, August 2, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.




Thursday 20 June 2024

Patient Care Assistant (St. Mary & Portland, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a strong, dynamic, and proactive individual to fill the position of Patient Care Assistant (HSC/HS 5) at the Annotto Bay and Port Antonio Hospitals.

Summary:
Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing Services, the incumbent is responsible for the
supervision of housekeeping personnel in all departments; coordinating activities to ensure areas are
properly cleaned in a timely manner; preparing rosters, assigning duties, inspecting work, investigating
complaints regarding housekeeping services, and taking corrective action(s).
Requirements:
  • Completed Secondary School Education;
  • Certificate/Diploma in Practical Nursing or its equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution;
  • Training in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
  • Three (3) years’ experience performing similar duties.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Caring of patients’ units
  • Feeding helpless patients
  • Collecting routine urine specimen
  • Collecting stool specimen and any other specimen
  • Accompanying patients for procedures
  • Making beds, cribs and bassinets.
  • Assisting patients to and from wheelchair/stretcher.
  • Caring for patients’ skin, mouth, hands, and feet.
  • Caring of pressure areas.
  • Combing and brushing patients’ hair.
  • Tidying patients’ environment for hand over to next shift.
  • Preparing dressing and equipment for sterilization
  • Assisting in admission of patients:
    • Putting the patient to bed
    • Helping unpack belongings
    • Ensuring custodial care of belongings according to hospital’s policy
  • Assisting in discharge of patients:
    • Returning belongings to patients/family according to hospital’s policy
    • Accompanying patient to hospital’s entrance exit
  • Caring of hospital equipment e.g. suction machine
  • Maintaining sterility of pick-up forceps.
  • Making dressings and assists with packing drums.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:
Salary Scale: $ 1,792,163 – 2,130,319 per annum
Cover Letters along with resumé should be submitted no later than Monday, 2024 June 24 to:

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

E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747.

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED
APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.



Wednesday 13 December 2023

Registered Nurse (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Annotto Bay Hospital (NERHA)

REGISTERED NURSE – HPC/ RN 1

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness, 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 individuals to fill the position of
Registered Nurse for the Annotto Bay Hospital.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing Services, the incumbent is responsible for direct and indirect nursing
care and treatment of patients/clients at the hospital with exception of the delivery of babies.

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:
  • BSc. in General Nursing from an accredited Institution
  • Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
  • Assess, diagnose, classify, plans, implements, evaluates a nursing care plan for the individual patient/client using all relevant data.
  • Interprets and administers prescriptions, treatments, and monitors the patient’s action to determine the best possible outcomes.
  • Acts promptly and effectively in emergency situations
  • Performs nursing procedures that are appropriate to the needs, age and acuity level of the patient
  • Documents information promptly, clearly and completely and relates as necessary to the relevant persons.
  • Ensures proper collection, identification, storage and safe transportation of specimens to the laboratory with appropriate requisition forms.
  • Participate in quality assurance programmes of unit - Ensure environmental safety of patient care unit and sees that appropriate health and safety measures are in place.
  • Implements discharge/care plan including referral to appropriate agencies.
  • Supervises auxiliary and support staff, assists in the cost-effective usage of supplies and equipment.
  • Assumes in charge/administrative responsibility when delegated, especially afternoon and night duty.
  • Acts as liaison between patient/client relative and the physician in interpreting and conveying information.
  • Teaches patient/client and family health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance
  • Participates in the clinical teaching and evaluation of nursing students, auxiliaries and other personnel
  • Participates in ward rounds, patient/client reports and staff conferences.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:
Salary Scale: $2,998,418 – $3,564,176 per annum along with any other allowance(s) attached to the post.

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2023 December 15 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED
APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.




Thursday 19 October 2023

Hospital Attendant (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Annotto Bay Hospital (NERHA)


 The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to fill the position of Hospital Attendant (Portering) (HSC/HS 1) at the Annotto Bay Hospital.

Summary:
Under the general direction of the Supervisory Hospital Attendant/Hospital Administrator, the Hospital
Attendant will be required to:

Required Qualification & Experience:
  • Complete school to grade 9 level
  • Be physically fit and able to bend, stand and lift

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of excellent customer service delivery
  • Knowledge of lifting techniques
  • Knowledge of organizing and prioritizing work
  • Working Knowledge of Health Hazards
Key responsibilities will include but not limited:
  • Required to transport patients to Out-patients clinics, Casualty, to the Wards, for laboratory and x-ray services. This is done with wheelchairs and stretchers given the required situation
  • Required to lift and support patients who are unable to walk
  • Assigned to work with ambulance service periodically
  • Required to deliver items from one area of the hospital to another
  • Required to assist in maintaining the hospital buildings and compound by assisting in the cleaning of same
  • Required to empty and clean all garbage receptacles and replace them in their appropriate areas
  • Required to clean and keep in good condition, all the tools he has to work with eg. Wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

Salary Scale: $ 916,530 –$ 1,089,466

Applications along with resume should be submitted no later than Sunday, 2023 October 22 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development,
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios,
St. Ann.
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747.

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.



Thursday 3 December 2020

School Nurse (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Annotto Bay High School

Annotto Bay High School seeks for January 1, 2021:

School Nurse (RN II)



Requirements:
  • Be a qualified registered nurse, registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Possess a nursing license
  • Be creative, proactive, self-motivated with the ability to plan and organize weekly, monthly and termly health related activities
Please send applications to:

The Chairman
C/o The Principal
Annotto Bay High School
P.O. Box 27, Iterboreale,
Annotto Bay, St. Mary
Or 

Deadline for submissions is Monday, December 7, 2020.

NB. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.



Wednesday 30 September 2020

School Nurse (St. Mary, JM) - Annotto Bay High School

 Annotto Bay High School is looking for suitably qualified individuals to fill the following position:

Requirements:
  • Must be available to work full-time
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing 
  • Registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
Previous applicants need not apply.

Apply to:

The Chairman
C/o The Principal
Annotto Bay High School
Iterboreale, Annotto Bay P.O.,
St. Mary.

Closing date: October 1, 2020.