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 INFORMATION
Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:
Human Resource Director Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd. 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10
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-...
The incumbent will prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. He/she should be able to measure, mix, and count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Helps health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone; answering questions and requests; referring inquiries to the pharmacist.
Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.
Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies.
Maintains records by recording and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions.
Generates revenue by calculating, recording, and issuing charges.
Ensures medication availability by delivering medications to patients and departments.
Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Academic qualifications and experience required for job:
Pharmacy Technician Certification
At least two (2) years experience as a pharmacy technician would be an asset
Functional skills:
Effective written and oral communication
Professional and courteous
Able to handle stressful/busy situations
Problem solving skills
Effective time management skills
Basic computer skills (Office suite, etc)
Team player
Able to maintain confidentiality, both of pharmacy policies and client data
Able to stand for long periods of time and work flexible hours i.e. weekend and public holidays
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:
Human Resource Director Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd. 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10
Job Summary The incumbent will prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. He/she should be able to measure, mix, and count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications accor...
The Laundry Attendant operates or tends to the washing machine, dryer, iron and mantel. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, sorting, washing, and ironing. He/she will also deliver linen to the respective departments.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Laundry Attendant is required to perform the following:
Collect and sort linen, gown and kitchen towels.
Wash and disinfect linen and gowns
Inspects linen before leaving the laundry to ensure that they are free from spots and/or stains and to determine any need for repair
Iron or mantel articles
Perform other related duties
Physical Demands/ Working Conditions
This job entails frequent standing, the occasional physical demands of washing by hand, and extended periods in the sun.
Academic qualifications and experience required for job:
At least the completion of primary or secondary school education
Must be literate
Should possess the ability to match or detect differences between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.
SpecificSkills and Competencies Required
Must have good interpersonal skills
Must have good health and a high level of tolerance to cope with standing and walking
Good team player.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:
Human Resource Director Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd. 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10
Job Summary The Laundry Attendant operates or tends to the washing machine, dryer, iron and mantel. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, sorting, washing, and ironing.&nb...
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 INFORMATION
Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:
Human Resource Director Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd. 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10
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...
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 INFORMATION
Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:
Human Resource Director Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd. 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10
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...
Job Summary The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, preventative maintenance and repairs to the plumbing systems of the Hospital. Duties and Responsibilities Academic qualif...
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 INFORMATION
Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:
Human Resource Director Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd. 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10
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 Dietitian will participate as an integral member of the health care team by liaising with the Medical and Food Services team to coordinate all phases of the patient’s nutritional care including nutrition assessment, care planning, meal planning, monitoring, educating and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients.
Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Rounding on patients
Provides nutritional counselling to inpatients and outpatients and their family members.
Conducts follow-up visits to facilitate understanding of meal plan and to ensure compliance.
Liaises with the medical team to carry out the prescribed nutritional needs of the patients.
Checks meal trays to ensure accuracy of meals in relation to diet prescriptions and portion control.
Orients new employees to the department, this includes instruction in basic sanitation in food handling and personal sanitation.
Perform other related duties as required.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCEREQUIRED FOR THE JOB:
The suitable candidate must be the holder of the following:
B.Sc. in Dietetics and Nutrition
Minimum two (2) years experience in the applicable field
Registered with the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESREQUIRED:
The successful candidate should possess the knowledge, skills and abilities as stated below:
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
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSREQUIRED:
Duties are typically performed in patient care areas (units) and the cafeteria and kitchen. Work is typically performed by rounding walking or standing. Physical stamina is required to tolerate standing, stooping, reaching, grasping, kneeling, walking, bending and lifting objects. The ability to withstand temperature variances common to food service facilities is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing the general surroundings and activities.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:
Human Resource Director Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd. 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10
Job Summary The Dietitian will participate as an integral member of the health care team by liaising with the Medical and Food Services team to coordinate all phases of the patient’s nutritional car...
We are looking for an Internal Auditor who identifies and understands risk issues or problems and develops integrated recommendations or solutions by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting, internal control and auditing procedures and a sound judgment in dealing with critical work and complex projects. The candidate will also possess a keen interest in improving the organization’s internal control structure.
Core Functions and Duties include but are not limited to:
Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management to assure operational effectiveness, financial reporting reliability and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and directives.
Determine internal audit scope and plan in conjunction with the Audit and Finance Committee, organize and carry out the internal audit function including the preparation of strategic and annual audit plans that fulfill the responsibility of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs.
Implement best audit and business practices in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Prepare and present reports to the Audit and Finance Committee on the policies, programs and activities of the department that reflect internal audit results.
Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
Make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management's response and implementation.
Maintain open communication with management and Audit and Finance Committee.
Identify and assess areas of significant business risk and prepare audit findings and recommendations for improvement of policies, procedures, and processes.
Engage in continuous knowledge development including sector rules, risk governance standards, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
Coordinate coverage with the external auditors to encourage collaboration on common areas of concern.
ACCA, CPA, ACA, MBA, CIA or equivalent qualification
Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Auditor in public practice.
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
Be knowledgeable of and committed to the philosophy, principles, and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Functional Skills:
Knowledge of data analytics and ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
Sound independent and objective judgement of business practices.
Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IIA Professional Pronouncements, COSO Internal Control Framework and Corporate Governance Standards.
Effective communication and critical thinking skills and teamwork competency.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:
Human Resource Director Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd. 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10
Job Summary We are looking for an Internal Auditor who identifies and understands risk issues or problems and develops integrated recommendations or solutions by bringing a systematic and disciplined ...
