Enrolled Assistant Nurse (HTAC/EAN 1) - May Pen Hospital

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in Enrolled Assistant Nursing from a recognized learning institution. 
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse 

Specific Knowledge/Required Skills/Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of Enrolled Assistant Nursing Practices & Principles 
• Thorough knowledge of Nursing, Health and related legislation 
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service 
• Good written and oral communication skills. 

Key Responsibilities includes:

• Assists with the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. 
• Explains hospital rules and routines to patients. 
• Shares responsibility for a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, 
• Assists in moving and turning, getting in and out of bed, positioning and walking as needed. 
• Assists with the transportation of patients. 
• Maintains personal hygiene of the patient according to the needs and condition, for example, bathing, cutting nails, combing hair, oral hygiene. 
• Assists with the preparation of patient’s meals and in the feeding of patients. 
• Assists the patient in dressing and undressing. 
• Gives, removes, and cleans bedpans and urinals, 
• Charges linen and makes beds. 
• Checks and observes temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressures of patients as well as documents results and reports abnormalities.
• Measures heights and weights. 
• Observes and documents symptoms, reactions, attitudes, and changes in the patients' condition.
• Prepares patients for, and assists doctors and nurses in examination, treatment and diagnostic tests. 
• Shares responsibility for the control of infection 
• Prepares instruments and equipment for storage and for sterilization. 
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment. 
• Receives, checks and stores supplies. 
• Carries out medical treatment as authorized. Carry out dressings. 
• Assists in the patients’ rehabilitation by education and advice regarding good health practices.
• Participates in all measures relating to safety of patients and their property.
• Promotes good interpersonal relations and public confidence. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

• Required to work on shift system 
• Standing/walking for prolonged hours 
• Exposure to infections 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.