Staff Nurse

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CARIBBEAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION

This document will be used as a management tool and specifically will enable the classification of positions and the evaluation of the performance of the post incumbent.

This document is validated as an accurate and true description of the job as signified below:

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Employee                                                                                  Date

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Manager/Supervisor                                                                   Date

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Head of Department/Division                                                      Date

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Received in Human Resource Division                                        Date Created/revised

Job Purpose:                                                                                                     

The Staff Nurse will serve the Caribbean Maritime University community by providing the highest level of nursing care to staff and students; ensuring that quality and practice standards are met at all times; arranging and conducting seminars/webinars as well as teaching sessions on health-related issues and personal development; maintaining medical files of students and staff, referring patients to doctors and other health care providers as necessary.

Key Outputs:

• Health care provided
• Health and safety seminars conducted
• Medical records maintained
• Emergency and serious health cases referred
• Medical supplies maintained and secured
• Health facilities maintained
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports of Health and Safety activities.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Technical/Professional Responsibilities

Performance Standards

• Health care offered to staff and students at the university in keeping with existing policy and within the ambit of a nurse’s legal span of control;
• Health and welfare seminars held in keeping with the determined needs and health care priority issues for the university’s population within agreed timeframes;
• Medical records maintained in keeping with existing policies, and standards of good medical record management;
• Emergency and serious health cases referred to an appropriate and qualified medical practitioner or Institution in accordance with the university’s policies;
• Stock levels of medical supplies maintained and released in accordance with existing policies, best practices and inventory management requirements;
• Health centre environs are hygienic and conform to existing health, safety, and security standards;
• Mental effort and concentration required to make quick decisions in emergencies;
• Mental effort and concentration required in assigning medical conditions and deciding on appropriate action;
•      Environmental Condition - Possible exposure to contagious illnesses;
•  Be proficient in the use of medical instruments such as thermometer, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, oximeter, glucose machine, nebulizer, oxygen machine.

Internal and External Contacts (specify purpose of significant contacts):

Contacts within the organisation required for the achievement of the position objectives

Contacts external to the organisation required for the achievement of the position objectives

Required Competencies

Technical

• Sound understanding of workplace safety issues and ergonomics
• Computer Literate
• Adequate knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Strong appreciation for Occupational Safety and Health operations
• Ability to create innovative solutions to clients issues
• Good leadership and people management skills
• Good research skills
• Appreciation of events planning  

 Core

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly confidential
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement
• Good planning, organizing, multi-tasking and negotiating skills
• Highly customer-focused/customer service driven
• Excellent professional disposition
• Sound knowledge of the University operations

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience.

• Registered Nurse
• At least three (3) years nursing experience
• Current registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as a Registered Nurse
• Occupational Health & Safety Training desirable

• Basic Life Support training

Authority To:

• Treats and refers staff and students as per personal assessment
• Organizes and conducts health seminars and workshops
• Conduct of environmental audits
• Inspects the Canteen facilities and dormitories to determine their compliance with established hygienic standards 

Special Conditions

• Environmental Condition - Possible exposure to contagious illnesses;

• Required to possess a valid Drivers’ License and a reliable motor vehicle
• Occasionally exposed to situations where personal safety and security may be at risk
• May be required to work extended hours.

Validation of Job Description

This document is validated as an accurate and true description of the job as signified below:

_____________________________________                              ____________________________

Employee                                                                                  Date

_____________________________________                              ____________________________

Manager/Supervisor                                                                   Date

___________________________________                                  ____________________________

Head of Department/Division                                                      Date

_____________________________________                              ____________________________

Received in Human Resource Division                                        Date Created/revised

Approved by:

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Vice President Administration/University Registrar                                   

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President, CMU