Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following vacancy:
Sessional Registered Nurse
- 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
- 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
- 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)