Housekeepers will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the Hospital including, patient rooms, hallways, offices, restrooms, work areas, and waiting rooms.
Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Clean and maintain assigned areas.
Emptying trash receptacles
Sweeping and Mopping
Cleaning windows, doors and walls
Academic qualifications and experience required for job:
HEART/NSTA Trust Training in Housekeeping/High School Diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in a commercial environment would be an asset
Be familiar with cleaning equipment and chemicals
Functional skills:
Excellent interpersonal skills
Well developed communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent time management skills
Attention to details
Be able to stand for extended periods
Willing to follow instructions
Application letter along with resume should be submitted as one document by Thursday, January 26, 2023, to
Job Summary Housekeepers will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the Hospital including, patient rooms, hallways, offices, restrooms, work areas, and waiting rooms. Main duties and respons...
The incumbent will participate as an integral member of the Andrews Memorial Hospital health care team by performing both quality diagnostic ultrasound and radiography examinations for our clients in a safe, efficient and professional manner and will be a part of an essential service team with the flexibility to ensure 24 hour coverage is delivered.
Role and Core Functions
Use electronic sonogram equipment to perform a variety of routine and specialized ultrasound procedures,
Perform general and/or specialized ultrasound procedures, reporting any unusual findings to the radiologist
maintaining ultrasound equipment, and reporting any problems with equipment to the director of radiology
assist clerical staff in scheduling patients for ultrasound examinations
Obtain and document patient’s information and findings of the ultrasound examination
Ensure patients comfortable throughout the ultrasound procedure
Academic qualifications and experience required for job
Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasonography
Minimum two (2) years experience in the applicable field
Registered with the Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine.
Functional skills
Keen sense of observation
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to cope under extreme pressure
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Detail-orientated
Strong organizational, creative thinking and analytical skills are essential
Application letter along with resume should be submitted as one document by Thursday, January 26, 2023, to
Job Summary The incumbent will participate as an integral member of the Andrews Memorial Hospital health care team by performing both quality diagnostic ultrasound and radiography examinations for our...
The incumbent will be responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for critically / acutely ill patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. He/She will assess, plan care and manage patients in collaboration with the Patient’s Medical and Allied Health team and maintain an effective working relationship with support areas for optimum patient care.
Academic qualifications and experience required for job:
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as a registered nurse (RGN).
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Certification in critical care nursing or at least two (2) year’s experience in a critical / intensive care setting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification/ CPR/ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training evidenced with certification.
Functional skills:
Well developed interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure
Exceptional Customer Service skills
Excellent time management skills to balance patient needs and other required functions.
Great team player
Application letter along with resume should be submitted as one document by Thursday, January 26, 2023, to
JOB SUMMARY The incumbent will be responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for critically / acutely ill patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. He/Sh...
The incumbents will be responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of nurse midwifery care delivered to antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. The Nurse Midwife performs physical exams, collects and documents data, manages labor and spontaneous delivery, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations in collaboration with the patient’s medical and allied health team. The Nurse Midwife promotes safety and quality in clinical care and maintains an effective working relationship with support areas for optimum patient care.
Essential Duties
Ability and attitude to work and respond to the needs of culturally diverse clientele.
Maintains professional and legal licensing standards.
Evaluates patients and render care, within the scope of practice outlined by the Nursing Council of Jamaica.
Teaches, counsels and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviours.
Evaluates and modifies healthcare plans as related to patient compliance and outcomes, under the supervision of a physician.
Admits, discharges, transfers, medicates and implements other orders as required for the management of patient care.
Orders, performs and interprets screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
Maintains detailed, legible and confidential medical records in accordance with established protocol.
Assists Obstetrician in the Operating Room consistent with training and experience following policies, procedures and protocol as necessary.
Acquires information on the most current developments and trends in the field of Midwifery through educational programs, in-service programmes, professional associations and literature.
Participates in quality assurance activities.
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Aseptic Technique
Assists Obstetrician with procedures relating to the ante, intra and post partum patient e.g. AROM.
Scrubs and circulates for Caesarean Section and Tubal Ligation
Performs vaginal examination and assesses effacement, dilatation, station, presentation, position of fetus.
Set up a C/Section table
Set up vaginal delivery table.
Interventions During Labour
Change woman’s position as necessary.
Coaches in breathing and relaxation technique.
Does perineal preparation
Provides emotional support
Provides physical comfort measures.
Conducts abdominal and pelvic assessment and reassessment to estimate time of delivery
Supports, guides labor coach p.r.n.
Intravenous Therapy
Mix, IV infusions using additives
Starts IV lines
Regulates IVs in order to titrate according to patients’ needs
Uses heparin locks, keeps them clear
Draws blood for laboratory studies
Initiates and monitors blood products
Use IV pumps
Discontinues peripheral IV’s
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Administers IM, SC medications (analgesics, anticonvulsants, insulin, heparin, labour suppresants
Administers narcotics, antibiotics
Monitors IV drips
Carries out Oxytocin induction/ and augmentation
OBSTETRIC TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES
Carries out maternal / fetal surveillance using electronic monitoring, interpreting strips, reporting abnormalities promptly and recording.
Intervening promptly and effectively or evidence of fetal or maternal compromise.
Assesses and documents fetal status.
Determines fetal presentation and position.
Auscultates fetal heart rate (FHR) using fetoscope or electronically.
Monitors uterine contractions using totransducer, untrasound, internal monitor
Assesses and documents maternal status – deviation from the norm – edema, deep tendon reflexes, clonuses, intake and output, testing of urine for glucose, protein, SG, ketones, vital signs according to stage of labour and patient stability.
Assess and document progress of labour – contraction characteristic, changes in the woman’s behaviour, appearance, status of membranes
Evaluate fetal activity.
Prepare patient for and assist with ultrasound scan
Conduct Stress (oxytocin challenge) and Non-stress tests and interpret results – report abnormalities promptly.
INTERVENTIONS DURING DELIVERY
Prepare room for normal delivery
Circulates on Ceasarean Sections
Prepares patient for and assists doctor with Forceps/ Vacuum delivery
Assists with Obstetric anaesthesia – general, regional and local -monitors those requiring special surveillance
Provides care and monitor after rupture of membranes (SROM or AROM)
IMMEDIATE CARE OF THE INFANT AT BIRTH
Assigns Apagar Scores
Assigns Apgar Scores
Temperature maintenance.
Collects cord blood samples
Administers eye prophylaxis.
Identifies infant using bracelet as per hospital policy.
Job Summary The incumbents will be responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of nurse midwifery care delivered to antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients ba...
The successful candidate will assess, manage and treat patients in our Out-Patient/Emergency Department.
Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage common emergencies e.g. acute MI, acute asthma, multiple trauma, etc.
Perform minor surgical procedures e.g. suturing, basic POP, I&D of abscesses, etc.
Refer patients to Specialists where appropriate -urgent/ routine.
Provide follow up care for patients with chronic illnesses e.g. Hypertension, Diabetes, etc.
Academic qualifications and experience required for job:
Interview and examine patients to generate a differential diagnosis list
Review previous notes as available
Order appropriate investigations
Interpret the results of these investigations
Initiate initial management of patients
Make further decisions regarding the patient management, i.e. admission, transfer, or treatment as an out-patient
Refer patients to the appropriate specialty team or transfer patients in a timely manner as necessary
If the patient is to be treated as an out-patient the Emergency Room Medical Officer must decide on the appropriate medication and the appropriate place for follow-up if necessary
Perform minor procedures
Generate referral letters for any patient being sent to a clinic to be reviewed
Emergent Patients:
Decisions made in the management of these patients usually make the difference between life and death. The Emergency Room Medical Officer must therefore:
Assess patients that enter the emergency room immediately and oversee emergency patient’s recovery
Make the decisions to and perform the initial ABC’s of resuscitation
Institute appropriate means of hemostasis where necessary
Make decisions regarding the use of electrical therapy in the treatment of a cardiac arrest and carry out this function as necessary
Decide when to and perform life-saving procedures (listed below)
Inform the appropriate specialist service and maintain hemodynamic stability until they arrive, or patient is transferred
Other actions/procedures as directed by the Outpatient/ Emergency Department Supervisor.
Procedures to be Performed by the Emergency Room Doctor:
Insertion of intravenous cannula
Taking of blood
Suturing of lacerations
Applying plaster splint
Reduction of dislocated joints
Reduction of simple fractures
Emergency intubation
Defibrillation
Relief of tension pneumothorax and insertion of thoracostomy tubes
Pericardiocentesis
Cricothyroidotomy
Catheterization
Emergency deliveries
Incision and drainage of simple abscesses
Perform and interpret arterial blood gases
Wound debridement
Removal of foreign bodies
ECG interpretation
Other actions/procedures as directed by the Outpatient/ Emergency Department Supervisor
Administrative Duties:
Make recommendations to the head of department regarding improved efficiency of the service
Assist in maintaining quality of care
Be a link between the customer (the patient) and the department head, providing the necessary feedback information on customer satisfaction, queries, and recommendations
Teaching and Research:
Preparation and presentation at meetings assigned for continuing education in the department
Providing adequate patient records
Academic qualifications and experience required for job:
Degree in Medicine from an accredited institution
Registered Medical Practitioner in Jamaica
A minimum of two (2) years post SHO/internship experience
At least two (2) years’ Emergency Room experience
In-depth knowledge of current medical treatments and procedures.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required
Functional skills:
Reliable
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Exceptional time management skills.
Great attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to think and act quickly in a stressful environment.
Application letter along with resume should be submitted as one document by Thursday, January 26, 2023, to
Job Summary The successful candidate will assess, manage and treat patients in our Out-Patient/Emergency Department. Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage common emer...
The incumbent will be required to provide care to patients with various types of illnesses or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions in addition to general Nursing care. ER nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This class of nurses differs from others in that:
For each specialty the nurse must acquire the specific advanced anatomical, psychological and therapeutic knowledge and skills specific to the care of the patient. Calculated, quick decision making is an integral part of the nurse’s function. Work involves the utilization if high technology and is performed in specialized areas such as the Operating Theatre, Intensive Care Unit, Recovery Room, Emergency Room and Out-Patient Departments, Burn Unit, Etc.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualification and Experience
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a professional nurse.
Successful completion of the prescribed training course Emergency room Nursing (CEN)
Minimum of one (1) year emergency room (ER) nurses experience
BLS and ACLS certification
Cognitive skills related to the position
Examples of work:
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care if the critically ill patient and other patients requiring specific specialized nursing care
Anticipates potential nursing care problems and develop appropriate plans to deal with same.
Initiates patient management in crisis situations, e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Provides preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative care for patients undergoing surgical interventions
Cares for patients in emergency and life support setting
Position Responsibility
ER nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of ER Nurses include (but are not limited to):
Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed history and then consults and coordinates with the health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol
Knows the rudiments of and participates in situations requiring advanced cardiac life support measures
Initiates corrective action wherever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
Records patients’ current vital signs
Works directly under physicians, assisting them during examinations, diagnostic testing and treatments
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, parenterally) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Provides IV therapy
Cleans and bandages wounds
Provide basic bedside care
Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients
Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by the physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment
Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms and or books.
Performs his/her position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Depending on the setting, may also:
Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent
Other responsibilities
Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
Follows facility safety and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
Respects cultural and religious practices of patients and the Institution
Uphold the rights of the patients and the Institution
Punctual and dependable for assignment/confirmed shifts
Application letter along with resume should be submitted as one document by Thursday, January 26, 2023, to
Job Summary The incumbent will be required to provide care to patients with various types of illnesses or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively treat life-...
Andrews Memorial Hospital pharmacy provides a diverse outlook in the field of pharmacy. We serve the medication needs of both hospitalized (in-patient) and ambulatory (out-patient) patients, as well as the general pharmaceutical stock needs of the entire hospital. As a result, excellent interdepartmental collaboration plays an integral role in our operations. The Pharmacist is responsible for the preparation and verification of all medication orders for both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. This individual also provides counseling and medication advice for both patients and physicians. Also incorporated into this post is a diverse range of compounding and reconstitution of medications, checking of patients’ vitals and other health promotional activities. Paramount to the completion of these tasks is an excellent customer service skill.
Demonstrates through behaviour AMH’s core values of Quality, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, and Commitment
The Pharmacist is required to perform the following:
Prepare medicine prescription for clients.
Compounding and dispensation of medications following prescriptions issued by appropriate health care professional once the need arises.
Assist patients / clients in obtaining drugs not available at this pharmacy.
Calculate the cost of medicine.
Advise doctors on the appropriate choice of drugs for specific patients.
Educate and advise patients / clients on the effective use of medicines and other health products.
Disseminate drug information to Doctors, staff and patients / clients to include but not limited to drug interactions, side effect profiles, dosage etc.
Keep proper record of medication treatment.
Assist in managing the pharmacy inventory and rotates stocks.
Assist with the training, orientation, and supervision of pharmacy staff (when needed).
Assist with the training of health professionals on the use of pharmaceutical products.
Liaise with other health professionals in the community in order to address the needs of patients.
Assist with the training of pharmacy students.
Attend and participate in seminars and conventions for continuing education.
Ensure proper storage conditions of drugs i.e. proper temperature, security etc.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
Strive to work as a team and keep on good terms with co-workers, greets customers properly.
Support and adhere to administrative policies and procedures.
Uphold and maintain the standards of the pharmacy profession.
Advise customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment and health-care supplies
Offer health promotion and prevention activities for examples training patients on the proper use of devices such as blood pressure or diabetes monitors
Checks and assists in the preparation of ward stocks
Ability to work in both in-patient and ambulatory (out-patient) setting at the same time (when required)
Assists with monthly visits to the wards to check on medications to include availability and expiration date
Any other duties and specific work projects which may be assigned from time to time.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or higher
At least one (1) year relevant working experience.
Proficient with the Computer (MSExcel, MSWord and the Internet)
Must be registered with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
Skills Required:
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to multi-task
Exceptional Customer Service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Meticulous, detailed, well-organized and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
Tactful and discrete when dealing with people and confidential information
Excellent time management skills.
Great team player
Application letter along with resume should be submitted as one document by Thursday, January 26, 2023, to:
Job Summary Andrews Memorial Hospital pharmacy provides a diverse outlook in the field of pharmacy. We serve the medication needs of both hospitalized (in-patient) and ambulatory (out-patient) patient...
The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the work of the kitchen staff, and delegating tasks as necessary for efficient operations. He/She is also accountable for the cost, quality, consistency and variety of meals being prepared and served.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Overseeing the on-time preparation of healthy vegetarian meals for customers of the cafeteria.
Ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards of safety and sanitation.
Planning monthly menus.
Ensuring all meals are delicious and of the highest nutritional quality, presentation and consistency
Ensuring proper quantities are prepared based on forecasted needs.
Assisting in the costing of menu items.
Forecasting the need for inventory items and authorizing purchase requisitions
Ensuring equipments are handled safely and with reasonable care.
Overseeing the cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment.
Maintaining knowledge of industry trends in vegetarian cuisine and training staff.
Establishing and maintaining systems of control that prevent food waste and theft.
To ensure an accurate record of inventory items, equipment and utensils are kept.
Effectively supervises, schedules, trains, cross-trains, evaluates, coaches, and disciplines staff as appropriate and according to policy.
Completes any other reasonable duties that may be assigned.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
BSc. Hospitality and Tourism Management or relevant qualification.
Professional Certification in specified field an asset.
At least 5 CXC’s including Math and English, Food and Nutrition would be an asset
Training/experience in Supervisory Management an asset.
At least 3 years professional experience in Commercial Food Preparation
Knowledge of vegetarian food preparation an asset
Experience working with commercial equipment
Valid Food Handlers’ Permit.
Physical Demands/ Working Conditions
This position requires you to be constantly moving, it includes a substantial amount of manual handling duties such as bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, cutting and standing for long periods. The working environment will often be hot and busy.
Working Hours
Flexibility is required since the incumbent may be required to work shifts outside of the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. timeframe as well as weekends and public holidays.
Required Skills and Specialized Techniques
Ability to work in a team
Self motivated and creative
Critical Thinker
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent Planning and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills.
Good organizational skills
Strong attention to detail.
Strong Leadership skills
Able to adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality.
Have excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.
Application letter along with resume should be submitted as one document by Thursday, January 26, 2023, to
Job Summary The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the work of the kitchen staff, and delegating tasks as necessary for efficient operations. He/She is also account...
