This is a professional position in the nursing service focused on promoting and restoring patients' health through the utilization of the nursing process.

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

JOB REFERENCE NO:          JPB5-23-27

JOB TITLE:                            Registered Nurse

DEPARTMENT:                     Wellness Centre/ Special Needs Unit 

MINISTRY:                       Ministry of Health and Human Services  

LOCATION:                           The position is based in Grand Turk but at the discretion of TCIG may be relocated to another part of TCI. Travel to South Caicos is required.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position in the nursing service focused on promoting and restoring patients' health through the utilization of the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel as necessary.
2. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
3. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
4. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
5. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
6. Ensures continuous quality operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
7. Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
8. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
9. Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
10. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
11. Adhere to all public service rules

Perform other related tasks which may be assigned by the job holder's Head of Department

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications:                    

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing, holding the required qualification in nursing for a Registered Nurse within the country of training
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse from the country of training or origin
• Evidence of ongoing relevant post graduate education and training

Experience:

This position requires a minimum of two years’ experience in the community setting as a Registered Nurse/Midwife

Compensation:

Grade 6.1 - $34,751.60 per annum plus allowances 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page.  Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Facsimile: 649 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment @ gov.tc

Hand delivered and fax applications must have clearly marked on the envelope/fax cover sheet the Job Title of position being applied for. On emailed applications the subject line must reference the Job Reference Number (JPB5-23-27) and the Job Title.

Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.

Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   3^rd February, 2023