Specialist Nurse (HPC/RN2) – St. Elizabeth Health Services

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing School and current registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica 
• Post Basic Nursing training in Midwifery 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is a definite asset. 

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice 
• Knowledge of medical machinery, resuscitative drugs, their dosages and side effects
• Knowledge of basic principles of management 
• Ability of observe, assess, and evaluate life threatening conditions and apply appropriate interventions 
• Ability to make calculated and quick decisions and to remain calm in stressful situations 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with members of the health team as well as patients and relatives 
• Emotionally and mentally stable 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients 
• Anticipating potential nursing problems and developing appropriate plans to deal with same 
• Initiating patient management in crisis situations e.g. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Conducting and supervising prenatal, intra-natal, postnatal and total maternal and child healthcare including family care 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.