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.

Sessional Nurse (Montego Bay, Jamaica) - Vein Centers of Jamaica

 Join our Montego Bay team!

We are recruiting a skilled sessional nurse with expertise in procedures and the operating theatre.

Send your resumes to: jamaicaveins@gmail.com 

You journey to making a difference starts here!

Senior Nurse (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - RUSAL (WINDALCO)

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position of:

Senior Nurse

in the HR/Medical Department located at Ewarton Works, St. Catherine. 

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Supervising the operations of the Industrial Health Centre to include the provision of 24-hr nursing service coverage
• Making decisions regarding the treatment and management of occupational emergencies and illnesses
• Selecting, ordering and monitoring all medical supplies to include equipment and medication needed for the Industrial Health Centre
• Arranging for and assisting with the medical examination of employees (periodic medicals) and job applicants (pre-employment medicals)

Candidates should have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or its equivalent
• At least five (5) years experience as a Registered Nurse
• Valid license from the Nursing Council of Jamaica (retirees may apply)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Apply in confidence by Wednesday, October 18, 2023 to the

Human Resources Officer

WINDALCO,

Ewarton Works, St. Catherine

Email: employment@windalco.com

Please state the position in the email subject line of your email.

We thank all candidates for applying, but please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Sessional Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd.

 "Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"

Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Paramedic team in the capacity of:

Sessional Nurse (Contract)

Location: Kingston

As a Sessional Nurse, you will:

• Conduct client interviews and assessments for internal and external clients:
• Interview, obtain history, and document all medical information received from clients.
• Conduct pre-employment medicals for internal and external clients.
• Assess clients’ physical condition during the paramedical and ensure medical forms are signed and witnessed appropriately.
• Assess and counsel staff with medical emergencies. Administer treatment and monitor the sickbay. Educate team members on personal and communal health.
• Perform annual wellness medical evaluation.
• Perform venepuncture and electrocardiogram tracing.
• Supervise the collection and sorting of samples for the laboratories.
• Assist in the proper administration of the unit by:
• Providing accurate and timely responses to queries.
• Ensuring that the receptionist carries out his/ her duties and responsibilities efficiently and with courtesy.
• Work as support team to doctors.
• Prepare medical facilities for the comfort and privacy of the clients.
• Perform other related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• Successful completion of the State registered Nurse designation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Post graduate courses in nursing or related fields.
• At least five (5) years’ working experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to effectively operate an Electrocardiogram machine.
• Sound human relations and communications (oral and written) skills.
• Expert knowledge of interviewing techniques, medical data collection and counselling/staff counselling.
• Computer literacy.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• A vast knowledge of Medicine.

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than April 28, 2023.

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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