Sessional Registered Nurse required by Petrojam Limited (Kingston, Jamaica)

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following vacancy:

Sessional Registered Nurse

Job Summary

The sessional registered nurse will provide support to the Occupational Health Unit to aid in delivering optimal care to those visiting the unit by delivering basic health related services to both staff and contractors.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc in Nursing
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Certified in BLS or ACLS
• Have a minimum of three (3) years medical surgical nursing experience
• Level two (2) certification in Emergency Room Nursing/Critical Care would be an asset
• Experience in Occupational Health & Safety is an asset

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carries out thorough assessment of patients who are experiencing urgent and non-urgent symptoms and administer treatment within the legal scope
• Identifies On-the-job injuries, treats and reports promptly according to policy and transports to appropriate facility for further management if necessary
• Conducts wellness checks at various departments during shift 
• Identifies workplace hazards, reports and attempts to reduce risks within your scope
• Conducts regular follow-ups for workers on extended sick leave due to personal or on-the-job injury
• Conducts risk assessment as a means of infectious disease prevention and control
• Participates in company programs and activities that may include offsite functions
• Compiles, prepares and presents where necessary, health and wellness tips/information to be circulated to the general staff
• Assists in maintaining an effective and accurate medical record system
• Manages and tracks inventory of medical supplies
• Able to work at least three (3) duties per week, which may include nights and weekends
• Performs any other work related duties assigned which is consistent with competency, job function and position

Key Competencies:

• Proficient in the use of medical instruments and equipment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent observational skills
• Compassionate, patient and confidential in emergency situations
• Ability to maintain composure and work effectively within groups
• Ability to diagnose and make prompt decisions in emergencies
• Proficient with MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Please forward resumes by Friday, February 23, 2024 to: hrdmail@petrojam.com

Subject line: Sessional Registered Nurse

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

Assistant Occupational Health Nurse (Kingston, JM) - Petrojam Limited

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following vacancy:

Assistant Occupational Health Nurse

Job Summary

The successful candidate is responsible for planning, organizing, recommending and implementing effective health service programmes for all employees and for ensuring the provision of basic diagnostic and clinical services.

The position will also be responsible for participating in planning and implementing health education programmes designed to improve efficiency and reduce absenteeism.

The successful candidate must be flexible and able to work in a 24 hour shift system.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Be a certified Registered Nurse
• BLS certified
• Have a minimum of three (3) years medical-surgical nursing experience
• Experience in Occupational Health and Safety is an asset

Duties and Experience:

• Assists with the development and implementation of health policies 
• Develops employee programs, such as health education, accident prevention, alcohol abuse and family planning and assist in classroom presentations
• Interprets plant and departmental health policies and regulations to employees
• Encourages employees to participate in programmes designed to promote healthy lifestyles
• Directs patients care including first aid treatment in the case of an accident or illness including follow-ups and referral
• Coordinates occupational health tests for injured and for annual and bi-annual company medicals
• Conducts onsite tests e.g. blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks
• Maintains medical stocks, employee and on-the-job injury records
• Assists employees in taking advantage of the Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) by arranging services such as counseling and nutritional guidance
• Observes and assesses the work environment for potential dangers and hazards

Key Competencies:

• Proficient in the use of medical instruments and equipment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent observational skills
• Compassionate, patient and confidential in emergency situations
• Ability to maintain composure and work effectively within groups
• Ability to diagnose, and make prompt decisions in emergencies
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Please forward résumés by Friday, September 25, 2020 to:

hrdmail@petrojam.com, subject line: Assistant Occupational Health Nurse.

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