VACANCY NOTICE – TWO (2) POSITIONS OF NURSING ASSISTANT II, PLACENCIA POLYCINIC, SOUTHERN HEALTH REGION, MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

14 Days Ago Ministry of Health and Wellness Placencia Village, Stann Creek, Belize
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Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 10 - GOB Pay Scale 10 Per Year
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Non-Management
Job Category
Other Technical
Minimum Experience
0 Year
Degree Title
Recognized Nursing Assistant Certificate
Overview
Department : Department of Health Services
Sub Category :
Job Type : Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : 2. ANALYSIS OF POSITION II . Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. UPHOLDS established hospitals and section policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards. 2. ASSISTS with patient assessment by observing, reporting and recording the holistic needs of the patient and changes in patient’s condition. 3. CONTRIBUTES to the development and modification of the nursing care plan. 4. PERFORMS nursing procedures such as: routine inspection, cleansing and maintenance of urinary catheters and drainage systems, applying and changing sterile dressings, taking/recording blood pressure, body weight, fluid intake and output, oral and/ or rectal temperature, pulse, and respiration. 5. ASSISTS patients in and out of bed. 6. DOCUMENTS patients’ related information in electronic and hard copy records as per required policies. 7. ANSWERS patients call for assistance and assists patients at mealtimes by serving and/or feeding patients in dining areas or at bedside. 8. PROVIDES and removes bedpans, collects urine and stool specimens, administers enemas and suppositories for bowel cleansing purposes and applies external catheters as directed. 9. ASSISTS and encourages patient bed mobility, maintenance of body alignment and comfort as per established care plan. 10. ENCOURAGES and assist patient with self-care and all activities of daily living. 11. DOCUMENTS nursing care on approved clinical forms and enters real time patient’s health data using the BHIS or other forms of documentation. 12. ASSISTS with safeguarding of patient’s personal items and valuables in accordance with hospital policies. 13. ATTENDS unit meetings to evaluate activities to improve patient care services. 14. MAINTAINS confidentiality of patient and unit care data. 15. PERFORMS other relevant duties or tasks assigned.
Reporting Responsibility : The Nursing Assistant II will report to the Staff Nurse III.
Accountable for :
Employment Type : Permanent Establish
Required Travel : Required
Comments : SALARY Government of Belize pay scale 10 of $20,407 x 976 - $38,951. Interested persons in possession of the required qualification and who have the aptitude for the post are requested to submit a complete application package through the Job Search and Employment Application Website https://www.publicservice.gov.bz/ or directly at https://jobs.publicservice.gov.bz/ no later than Monday, 29th April 2024.
Posted : 2024-04-15
Requirements
Minimum Education : Technical and Vocational
Managerial Level : Non-Management
Status
No of Jobs : 2
Start Publishing : 2024-04-15
Stop Publishing : 2024-04-29
Basic Purpose of Position
1. ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: The Nursing Assistant II performs nursing procedures and personal care duties in accordance with the unit philosophy, competency, guidelines, and policies. The Nursing Assistant II receives guidance and direction from the Staff Nurse III while maintaining confidentiality of patient care and unit activities.
Conditions of Service
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE The conditions of service will be in accordance with the Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Financial and Stores Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time.
Qualifications/Experience
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE Recognized Nursing Assistant Certificate and a Valid Nursing License from the Nurses and Midwives Council of Belize.
Competencies/Skills
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS Behavioral  Practices in a manner consistent with the ethical code for nurses  Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with the value system of nursing  Uses evidence and critical thinking to challenge, change and support the practice of nursing  Ability to exercise mature and sound judgement  Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately with all levels of staff and patients both verbally and in writing.  Self-starter Technical  Knowledge, competence and skills in clinical nursing  Demonstrates continuing self-development in management skills, leadership and nursing administration.  Computer literate  Team motivator  Ability to resolve conflict effectively.  Conducts and participates in research.
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