Enrolled Assistant Nurse, Glenhope Nursery

Requirements

• Certificate, Enrolled Assistant Nurse from a recognized institution or equivalent qualification
• Three (3) years` experience in a direct or related environment
• Be registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Valid Food Handler`s Permit OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience 

Key Outputs

• Medication administered
• Medication recorded, stored, and secured
• Wards accompanied to scheduled clinics and hospital appointments
• Ward`s health is monitored
• Equipment and supplies sterilized
• Vital signs measured and recorded
• Hygienic conditions observed

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and collect food trays for wards as necessary
• Feed wards when necessary
• Baths, grooms and dresses challenged wards
• Accompany wards to clinics and other health care facilities as required
• Measure and record vital signs, eight and height of wards
• Measure and record food and liquid intake and output as required
• Sterilize equipment and supplies as needed
• Set up equipment such as oxygen tents and overhead irrigation bottle as directed
• Administer medication as directed by Medical and/or Nursing personnel
• Store, prepare and issue dressing packs, treatment trays and other supplies as required
• Apply dressings and other nursing care as required and as necessary
• Answer ward`s call bell
• Maintain medical records of wards
• Report all abnormal health conditions to Supervisor immediately
• Attend meetings, seminars and other training sessions as required
• Uphold timely attendance at meetings as required
• Maintain confidentiality and trusting relationships in accordance with the mandate of the Agency
• Perform any other related duties as assigned from time to time

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of the Child Care and Protection Act, Children (Adoption) Act and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Child Development Agency procedures and practices
• Knowledge of issues affecting children locally and internationally
• Caring, patient and a good listener
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be dependable, courteous and a team player
• Good report writing skills
• Good knowledge of CPR and First Aid
• Good knowledge of the developmental stages of children

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