College Nurse (Portmore, St. Catherine) - Portmore Community College

The Portmore Community College, a government owned tertiary education institution is seeking to fill the following position:

College Nurse 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• At least three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse 
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse and have a current CPR certification

Salary: $4,359,501 - $5,182,077 per annum.

Kindly submit applications via email to the Chairman, Portmore Community College at personnel@pcc.edu.jm. 

We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted. 

School Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

 The UNIVERSITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of:

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) is the largest and fastest growing private higher education institution in the Caribbean. UCC’s dynamic leadership, together with its professionally qualified, experienced and committed staff, has exemplified best practice across the institutional development horizon for more than a decade.

UCC now seeks to recruit a University Nurse. The successful applicant should be a Registered Nurse, certified by the Nursing Council of Jamaica.

School Nurse

Job Functions includes (but not limited to):

• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing a personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
• Exercise professional judgment in making decisions.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
• Schedule and administer at least two workshop sessions monthly accumulating to three hours on Personal Development, Hygiene and Sex Education.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with students, parents, administrators and other school personnel
• Assures quality of care by adhering to standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and following nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by the Nursing Council of Jamaica and other governing agency regulations.
• Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies as well as Initiate referrals to the appropriate persons for intervention, remediation and follow-through.

Qualification and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Valid nursing license
• Minimum of 2 years’ nursing experience, preferably in a Health Care Facility.
• Retired nurses are welcome to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

To apply please email jobvacancies@ucc.edu.jm

College Nurse (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Knox Community College

Under the auspices of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Knox Community College has its main campus in Spalding, Calrendon, with three (3) other campuses at May Pen, Clarendon and Cobbla and Mandeville in Manchester. Applications are invited for Non-Academic position in the following area:

College Nurse - RN 2 (clear vacancy) 

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Five (5) years experience in an educational environment would be an advantage
• RN license from the Nursing Council of Jamaica (NCJ)

Send your expressions of interest by February 11, 2024 to:

The Chairman,

Mr. Dunbar McFarlane,

c/o Principal (Acting)

Miss Petrona Marshall,

Knox Community College,

P.O. Box 52, Spalding,

Clarendon.

Email: hrm@kcc.edu.jm

We value people and the time they will have to take to prepare their expressions of interest (application letter, CV, and or portfolio). A candidate's experience is as important as customer experience; therefore, all applicants will be responded to by our Strategic Human Resource Management department within a reasonable time.

College Nurse (RN 2) - St. Catherine, Jamaica - G. C. Foster College

Job Summary 

Reporting to the Vice Principal - Administration, the incumbent will provide primary health care services for the College's students and staff; participate in health promotion programs and give advice on matters relating to health. The incumbent is also required to assess, plan, execute, and evaluate health care programs of the College.

Job Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders
• A high level of personal motivation, initiative, and creativity
• The ability to adapt to change quickly
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written and communication skills
• Good reasoning and problem solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, work on own initiative and under pressure

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• At least three (3) years experience in a nursing capacity
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse and have a current CPR certification

Special Conditions Associated with the job:

• May be required to attend meetings and meet deadlines
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours
• Must be able to perform full range of motion activities such as, but not limited to, walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs unassisted), or climbing steps while performing duties
• Must be able to use touch, sight, and hearing in performing physical assessments

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Friday, January 26, 2024 to: 

The Chairman,

c/o The Human Resource Director,

G.C. Foster College of Physical Education & Sport,

Angels, Spanish Town, St. Catherine

Email: hrm@gcfc.edu.jm

Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - HEART/NSTA Trust

 The HEART/National Service Training Agency Trust (HEART/NSTA Trust), a statutory organization mandated to coordinate and facilitate the training, assessment and certification of the Jamaican workforce to international standards, invites applications for the position of:

Nurse 

National Tool and Engineering Institute

7 Ashenheim Road, Kingston 11.

The Nurse is responsible for creating and maintaining a health care programme and providing basic health care to enhance the wellness of trainees, staff and guests. The incumbent administers first aid, conducts health education, administers to medical emergencies, inspects public health status of the facilities and refers staff/trainees/guests to various medical agencies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• NVQ-J level 5 certification, Bachelor's degree or equivalent and the designation of Registered Nurse by the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a comparable position or business/work environment such as an industrial operation, an educational institution, a major health centre or a hospital 

Key Competencies:

• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Health Policies
• Knowledge of the management of Medical Emergencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Key Duties:

• Follows occupational health and safety practices
• Medical examination coordinated for staff and trainees
• Follows environmental work practices
• Conducts health and safety training
• Implements health education programmes

All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumes and cover letters, must be emailed no later than June 26, 2023, and should be addressed to: 

The Director,

Human Resource Management & Development,

HEART/NSTA Trust,

6B Oxford Road, Kingston 5.

Email: jobs@heart-nta.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The HEART Trust/NSTA is a statutory body of the Office of the Prime Minister, providing training and certification for all working age Jamaicans.

Nurse (HPC/RN 2) (St. James, Jamaica) - Sam Sharpe Teachers' College

The Sam Sharpe Teachers' College invites applications for the following positions at the Sam Sharpe Diagnostic & Early Intervention Centre.

Nurse (HPC/RN 2)

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with at least two (2) years experience in public health, general health care, or community nursing
• BSN in general Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Sound knowledge of handling mental health related illnesses
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge in general nursing care
• Ability to perform CPR

Salary per annum: $1,453,516.00 - $1,727,774.00 plus applicable allowances.

Apply to:

The Chairman,

c/o The Human Resources Manager,

Sam Sharpe Teachers' College,

P.O. Box 40, Granville P.O., St. James

Email: hrdept@samsharpe.edu.jm

Closing date: September 30, 2022

Please identify the position being applied for in the subject of your email. All applications are appreciated but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Nurse Educator/Lecturer, College Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - Excelsior Community College

Nurse Educator/Lecturer   

 Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related discipline
• Must be a Registered General Nurse
• Must have a current license to practice Nursing in Jamaica
• Trained Teacher's certification
• At least one (1) recognized post RN certification
• Training and clinical practice in Midwifery will be an asset

Ideal candidates should:

• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to plan, evaluate, coordinate and implement the Nursing Education Programme using interdisciplinary approach with other departments, government agencies, colleges, clientele groups, the health community and related professional organizations

College Nurse - Level 2 

Role & Core Functions include:

• Providing general medical/first aid assistance to staff and students of the College as needed
• Giving advice to staff and students on matters relating to health and wellness
• Assessing, planning, evaluating and executing the healthcare programme of the College
• Keeping students health records confidential
• Making referrals to Dentists, Ophalthalmologists, and other health professionals as needed
• Conducting health screening to prevent epidemics

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• At least three (3) years experience in clinical care
• Current registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Training in Midwifery will be an asset

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Extremely confidential and caring 
• Attentive to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility and willingness to work on shifts
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Registered Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - Shortwood Teachers' College

 Required for September 2022: 

Registered Nurse (RN 11) 

The successful candidate will fill an existing vacancy at the College's Health Centre, to work as part of a team providing health service to students and staff.

Salary according to Government scales.

Requirements:

• License from the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• BSc in Nursing

Applications with resumes and the names of two (2) references should be submitted no later than Wednesday, June 22, 2022 to:

The Director

Human Resource Management

Shortwood Teachers' College

77 Shortwood Road,

Kingston 8.

Email: humanresourceoffice@stcoll.edu.jm

N.B. We thank all applicants, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

College Nurse (Montego Bay, Jamaica) - Montego Bay Community College

 The leading public, multi-disciplinary, tertiary level, educational and training institution in western Jamaica, is inviting applications for the following position:

Montego Bay Campus

College Nurse - NPC/RN 2 

The successful applicant should have:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or its equivalent
• Valid Nursing Council of Jamaica License
• At least three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse

Key Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Works effectively as a team member as well as individually
• Flexible, reliable and dependable

Applications along with resumes should be submitted no later than Monday, April 11, 2022 to:

The Chairman

c/o The Human Resources' Manager

Montego Community College

P.O. Box 626,

Montego Bay.

Fax: (876) 979-8776

Email: hr@mbcc.edu.jm

Regrettably, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.  

College Nurse, Groundsman (Montego Bay & Westmoreland, Jamaica) - Montego Bay Community College

The leading public, multidisciplinary, tertiary level, educational and training institution in Western Jamaica, is inviting applications for the following positions:

• College Nurse (NPC/RN 2)
• Groundsman (EIGS/GS 1)

College Nurse (NPC/RN 2) - Montego Bay Campus

The successful applicant should have:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Registered Nursing Certificate
• Valid Nursing Council license
• At least three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse

Key Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work effectively as a team member as well as individually
• Flexible,reliable and dependable

Groundsman (EIGS/GS 1) Westmoreland Campus

The successful applicant should satisfy the following criteria:

• Ability to read and write
• Knowledge of landscaping and demonstrate a passion for environmental protection
• Knowledge of proper use of chemicals and insecticides including measurements, etc
• Knowledge and practice of safety procedures
• Be self-motivated, flexible, reliable and an excellent team player
• Display good interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Ability to operate lawn and hedge cutting equipment/machinery
• At least two (2) years experience in a similar post

Regrettably, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Application along with résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, November 19, 2021 to:

The Chairman

C/o The Human Resources Director

Montego Bay Community College

P.O. Box 626 Montego Bay,

St. James.

Email: hr@mbcc.edu.jm

College Nurse - HPC/RN2, Nursing Tutors (Montego Bay & Westmoreland, Jamaica) - Montego Bay Community College

The leading public, multidisciplinary, tertiary level, educational and training institution in western Jamaica, is inviting applications for the following position:

College Nurse - HPC/RN 2 (Clear Vacancy)

Main Campus - Montego Bay

The successful applicant must possess:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or its equivalent
• Valid Nursing Council license
• At least three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse

Preferred Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work effectively as a team as well as individually
• Flexible, reliable and dependable
• Strong organization and programme management skills

Westmoreland Campus

Two (2) Nursing Tutors - clear vacancy

The successful applicants should possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Valid Nursing Council license
• Teacher training certification
• At least two (2) years experience in a similar post

Preferred Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a genuine interest in helping students, and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching using a blended approach
• Sound analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills

Applications along with résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, May 31, 2021 to:

The Chairman

C/o The Human Resources' Director

Montego Bay Community College

P.O. Box 626 Montego Bay

Email: hr@mbcc.edu.jm

Regrettably only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

College Nurse (Montego Bay, Jamaica) - Montego Bay Community College

The leading public, multidisciplinary, tertiary level, educational and training institution in western Jamaica, is inviting applications for the following position: 

College Nurse - NPC/ RN 2

The successful applicant should have:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or it's equivalent
• Valid Nursing Council License
• At least three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse

Key Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Works effectively as part of a team as well as individually
• Flexible, reliable and dependable
• Strong organizational and programme management skills

Regrettably only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

 

Applications along with résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, February 18, 2021 to:

The Chairman

C/o The Human Resources' Director

Montego Bay Community College

P.O. Box 626, Montego Bay.

Email: hr@mbcc.edu.jm

College Nurse (St. Ann) - Brown's Town Community College

 This individual's responsibilities include both clinical and administrative responsibilities on all college campuses and at college events that may be held either on or off campuses in the interest of meeting the exigencies of service. The nurse is to serve staff, eligible students, visitors within the scope of practice.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Degree in Nursing
• Current license to practice nursing in Jamaica
• Verifiable nursing experience

All applications should include a letter of application along with a résumé and at least two (2) written character references for immediate review. Please send to the following address(es):

We facilitate receipt of applications via email address:

hr@btcc.edu.jm 

Please address communication to:

The Chairman

C/o The Principal

Brown's Town Community College

1 Huntley Road,

Brown's Town P.O. Box 556,

St. Ann.

Deadline: Sunday, October 11, 2020.

We thank all applicants for their interest in serving this institution, however, we may limit further communications to shortlisted applicants.