Enrolled Assistant Nurse (HTAC/EAN 1) - Port Maria Hospital

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director, Nursing Services the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the administration of nursing services within the hospital. 

QUALIFICATION 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:

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients 
• Assisting in explaining hospital rules and routines to patients 
• Sharing responsibility for a safe and comfortable environment for the patients 
• Assisting patients in moving and turning, getting in and out of bed, positioning and walking as needed 
• Assisting with the inter-facility transportation of patients 
• Maintaining personal hygiene of the patient according to the needs and condition; that is bathing, cutting nails, combing hair, oral hygiene 
• Assisting with the preparation of patient’s meals and in the feeding of patients 
• Assisting with the patient in dressing and undressing 
• Giving, removing and checking bed pans and urinals 
• Changing linen and making beds 
• Administering alcohol or tepid sponges to reduce body temperature 
• Collecting specimens of urine, faeces, sputum and vomitus 
• Observing temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressures of patients 
• Measuring heights and weights 
• Observing symptoms, reactions, attitudes and changes in the patient’s condition; and report to the Registered Nurse 
• Preparing patients for and assisting doctors and nurses in examination, treatment and diagnostic tests
• Sharing responsibility for the control of infection 
• Preparing instruments and equipment for storage and sterilization 
• Sterilizing instruments and equipment 
• Sharing responsibility for keeping the patient’s unit clean and tidy 
• Assist in receiving, checking and storing supplies 
• Perform simple dressings 
• Administering medications excluding dangerous drugs as ordered e.g., orally, rectally or by injection subcutaneous and intramuscular and carrying out other treatments as assigned 
• Co-operating with other members of staff and accepting guidance and corrections 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.