WebsiteMinistry of Health & Wellness (MOH)
The Ministry of Health & Wellness invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position:
Nurse Manager (HPC/RN3)(Vacant)
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Director of the National Blood Transfusion Service, the Nurse Manager is the manager of the donor room and supervises the Nurses, Technical Assistants and Ancillary Staff. The Nurse Manager coordinates staffing for blood donor drives, supervises the general management of the donor before, during and after donation, provides counselling and referral to the appropriate specialty.
Key Outputs
Maintenance of resuscitation equipment and supplies.
Ensures familiarity of staff with resuscitation measures/procedure.
Manages and assists in daily activities in the blood donor room.
Carry out physical examinations if necessary.
Arranges necessary counselling based on interview answers or initial testing results.
Engages donors in education and donating, phlebotomy care and complications.
Responsible for the organization of donor interviews, donor phlebotomy and resuscitation.
Key Responsibility Areas
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
Performs the staffing Rota for blood drives
Ensures adequate staffing and supplies for mobile blood drives
Assists in training nursing and phlebotomy students
Organizes staff activities and supervises staff in the donor room
Provides a hospitable atmosphere for both staff and donors
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
Maintains medical and nonmedical supplies for blood donation
Ensures procurement/proper functioning of equipment and supplies
Counsel donors and implements a referral system based on interview data initial testing results
Provides performance evaluations of the staff supervised by the Nurse Manager
Special Condition Associated with Job
May be required to work outside of working hours, and or on weekends
Participate in blood donor drives off site and to work at different locations island wide
May be required to receive appropriate vaccinations
May be required to attend specific workshops/symposiums or acquire additional training
Engages donors in education
Required Competencies
Functional/Technical Competencies
Sound Knowledge of resuscitation procedures
Sound Knowledge of phlebotomy/venepuncture and ability to teach staff
Knowledge in counselling procedures
Competency in customer service/patient relations
Proficiency in the use of computer software
Core Competencies
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent written and oral skills
Easy to adapt to changing situations
Ethical
Good supervisory/administrative skills
Demonstrates accountability for one’s development and status as a professional Registered Nurse
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at an accredited institution
Master’s degree in Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Clinical Nurse Specialist or an equivalent degree in relevant specialist training
At least five (5) years working experience in clinical practice
Registered with the Nursing Council in Jamaica
BLS or ACLS certification is recommended
