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Skills Needed: Qualifications and Skills
Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the Nursing Council of Jamaica.
Must be computer literate
Must be willing to learn new cardiac techniques
A Bachelor’s degree with postgraduate experience in a high volume facility is an advantage.


Must posses:
Clinical Skills, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, Physiological Knowledge, Administering Medication, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Health Promotion and Maintenance.

Skills Needed: Skills
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individual patient care.
Supervises junior and new staff and participates in orientation and development programs.
Takes charge of the unit in the absence of the person responsible as required or requested
Undertakes the role of the primary care provider specific to a defined patient group.
Participates in the on-going training and development program of the department/unit.
Takes responsibility for his/her own professional conduct and growth.
Acts in accordance with all agreed Hospital and departmental policies and procedures at all times.
Protects patient's confidentiality in accordance with the hospital policy.
Performs a variety of supportive and technical nursing skills and utilizes a range of equipment, supplies, medication and other modalities in carrying out specific medical orders for administration of medications and performance of specific treatments, monitoring techniques and other diagnostic, therapeutic and supportive measures. Uses equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Behaves in a professional manner at all times.
Education
Nursing

Skills Needed: Positions available only for Registered Nurses (RNs) holding current registration/ license from US, Canada, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and other countries in Western Europe.

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing Registered General Nurse.

Valid license to practice professional nursing.

First Line Management course or equivalent Middle Management course (desirable).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  (Essential)

Minimum of three (3) years current post-basic experience in acute care hospital of 250 beds or more in relevant area.

Two years as a junior unit manager (Assistant Head Nurse) or,

First Line Management Course or equivalent Middle Management Course (desirable).

SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE:  (Desirable)

Post-basic certificate in area of responsibility

BCLS certified

Other certification pertinent to area of expertise, i.e., NALS, PALS.