Registered Nurse (Accident & Emergency)

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the Accident & Emergency unit in accordance with education and experience.

Primary Responsibilities: The post-holder will assess, monitor, record, and report promptly, symptoms or changes in patient’s condition to the relevant physician. Maintain accurate detailed reports and records of patient care provided. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activities. Consult and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess plan implement or evaluate patient care plans. Plan for and contributes to the learning experience of Nursing students. The post-holder will disseminate information received on ward rounds to other members of staff, ensuring that new developments are noted /documented and executed. Prepare patients for and assists with examinations or treatments. Check, administer and record the use of Dangerous Drugs according to Hospital’s Policy. Directs or supervises less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel and assigns patients based on competence and scope of practice. Participates in discharge planning and teaching. Advocate for vulnerable individuals and groups. Demonstrate effective use of computer-based information systems for clinical decision support and the provision of care and continuous quality improvement. Administer medication through various routes while adhering to established standards and protocols.

Qualifications & Experience: The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a qualified Registered Nurse in the specialty area mentioned above. Must be registered in either of the following jurisdictions to be eligible to practice in the Cayman Islands; Jamaica, USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and/or Australia. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.