Specialist Nurse (HPC/RN2) - St. Elizabeth

Summary

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position in the ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH SERVICES: SPECIALIST NURSE (HPC/RN2) Under the direct supervision of the Public Health Nurse, the incumbent will be responsible for providing an advanced level of care to patients who have life threatening illnesses or have specific health needs requiring specialized Nursing intervention. 💰Basic Salary: $4,359,501 – $5,182,077 JMD per annum any allowance (s) attached to the post

Responsibilities

• • 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

Required Skills

• • 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

Qualifications

• • 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.

Additional Information and Instructions

**PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. KINDLY INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING** Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Wednesday June 18, 2025, to: The Senior Human Resource Officer St. Elizabeth Health Department 1 Brigade Street Black River, St. Elizabeth 📧 Email: jobssehd@gmail.com 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Important Notes: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

About Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

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