Showing posts with label Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA). Show all posts

Monday, 18 October 2021

Registered Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - CISOCA

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified professionals to fill the vacant position within the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

Registered Nurse, HPC/RN 1 - VACANT


Job Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the medical doctor, the incumbent is responsible for providing non-judgemental and compassionate nursing services to survivors of sexual assault at CISOCA in addition to making referrals for appropriate medical and psychological care for the patients as well as ensuring the availability of adequate medial supplies.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

  • B.Sc. degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing institution
For further details, interested persons are asked to contact the HRIS Officer at hrbranch@jcf.gov.jm

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 27 October 2021 to the:

Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Jamaica Constabulary Force
NCB South Tower
3rd Floor,
2 Oxford Road,
Kingston 5.

We appreciate your interest in this advertisement; unfortunately only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.








Thursday, 27 August 2020

Registered Nurses (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)

The Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the vacant positions of three (3) Registered Nurses (HPC/RN1).

Job Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Medical Doctor the incumbent is responsible for providing non-judgmental and compassionate nursing services to survivors of sexual assault at CISOCA in addition to making referrals for appropriate medical and psychological care fir the patients as well as ensuring the availability of adequate medical supplies.

Qualification and Experience:
  • BSc degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing institution
  • At least three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities
Technical/Professional Responsibilities:
  • Conducts vital and appropriate testing of all clients in order to assess and treat the patients accurately;
  • Conducts duties related to forensic examinations and specimen management;
  • Prepares and sanitizes the examination suite(s) before and after use;
  • Ensures that examination rooms are restocked with medical supplies and requisitions done as needed;
  • Records management for medical office;
  • Support of medical staff and office;
  • Monitors the disposal of all hazardous materials;
  • Maintains liaisons with external stakeholders.

Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Manages procurements and stock of medical supplies and sundries;
  • Rosters of nursing staff to provide coverage for all attending physicians;
  • Liaises with the investigators to ensure preparedness for court appearances/testimony;
  • Medical Office administration and documentation;
  • Performs quality assurance functions to include maintenance of chain of evidence, appropriateness of documentation;
  • Participates in annual performance appraisal reviews;
  • Assists in the development of training programmes and procedures for new nursing staff;
  • Participates in public education and sensitization sessions.
Other Responsibilities
Performs other related functions assigned from time to time by Medical Officer.
Special conditions associated with job performance:
  • Required to work as rostered to include extended hours, weekend and public holidays;
  • Sensitive and emotional circumstances.
Performance standards:
  • Maintains chain of custody for each sexual assault examination and adheres to evidence protocols;
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patients examination results;
  • Provides chaperones assistance during examinations of violated victims;
  • Provides patient care in accordance with established medical protocols and internal standard operating procedures;
  • Professionalism displayed through mannerism, attire and response to stressful situations;
  • Prompt procurement of all medical supplies to avert supply crisis;
  • Flexibility to accept changes in areas of responsibility;
  • Patients records are updated accurately and timely;
  • Identifies errors and ensures correction of such, promptly and effectively.
Salary
Ranges from $1,102,637 - $1,310,689 per annum and any allowances attached to the post.

Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development
Jamaica Constabulary Force
NCB South Tower
3rd Floor, 2 Oxford Road,
Kingston 5.
Email: hrbranch@jcf.gov.jm

Deadline: August 28, 2020. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.