Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position in the Ministry of Health. (National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) and the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS).
Under the general director of the Nurse Manager of the Donor Room the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the general management of the donor before, during and after the donation process as well as counsel and refer for further management: NURSE 1 (RN 1)
JOB PURPOSE
KEY OUTPUTS
- Exhibiting excellent customer service towards donors.
- Perform safe venepuncture procedures
- Perform Stock Inventory
- Counsel and prefer seropositive donors
- Training internally and externally.
- Maintain Clean and safe environment.
- Ensure safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Management
- Maintains medical and non medical supplies by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Documents donor care services on appropriate document.
- Assign and supervise staff in the Donor Room and for mobile session.
- Assist in the supervision of Enrolled Assistants Nurses, Technical Assistant and Ancillary staff.
- Carry out limited physical examinations of donors which include weight, temperature, pulse rate and general physical activity.
- Assist in training of Nursing and Phlebotomy Students.
Technical
- Select suitable donors by taking careful medical history.
- Education of donors post phlebotomy.
- Refer to Medical Officers donors who need further management for any adverse reaction during or following phlebotomy.
- Perform phlebotomy/venepuncture.
- Excellent time management, planning and organizing skills;
- Counsel Donors on seropositive markers (HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Syphillis, HTLV-I and II) and refer for follow up care.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core
- Flexible and able to adjust to changing situations quickly;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to show initiative;
- Demonstrate and maintain ethical Nursing Practice;
- Demonstrate accountability for one’s development and status as a professional Registered Nurse.
Technical
- Sound knowledge of resuscitation procedures;
- Sound knowledge of Phlebotomy/Venepuncture;
- Knowledge and competency in customer service;
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer software;
- Knowledge in counseling procedures;
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Certificate in Phlebotomy/Venepuncture
- Bsn in Nursing/ Certificate in Nursing
- Two (2) years experience
- Valid Nursing License
Interested persons may apply in writing, accompanied by resumes. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday,
January 11, 2019 to:
Director
Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Health
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
Email applications (cover letter and resume) to:
jobs@moh.gov.jm
Please note that responses will be sent to short- listed applicants only
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