Advert Registered Nurse All Sections 8mar23

The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority, is the principal healthcare service provider in the Cayman Islands, offering
the most comprehensive

range of inpatient, outpatient and public health services through a 124-bed hospital and four District Health Centres on Grand Cayman, an 18-bed
hospital in Cayman Brac and a satellite outpatient clinic in Little Cayman.
We invite applications for the following position:
REGISTERED NURSES – ALL SECTIONS

CI$71,640 – CI$96,336 per annum
USD$85,285 – USD$114,685 per annum
The Registered Nurses will provide care on all units in accordance with education and experience.
Primary Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse 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. Prepares patients for and assists with
examinations or treatments. Check, administer and record the use of Dangerous Drugs according to Hospital’s Policy.
Qualifications & Experience: The candidate must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent with a minimum of
three (3) years experience as a qualified Registered Nurse.
The candidates 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 successful candidates must demonstrate the
ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
A remuneration and benefit package, commensurate with experience and qualifications

will be offered to the successful candidates of these posts.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team of professionals, please forward your resume and HSA application
online to: [email protected] using PDF format.
IMPORTANT: All resumes must be accompanied by a HSA Application Form or they will not be considered for
processing without this.
Applications can be located with the Job Description on www.hsa.ky

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Registered Nurse Reports To: Nurse Manager
Job Holder: Cost Centre: Nursing Administration
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (“HSA”) provides and administers health care services and
public health functions for residents of the Cayman Islands in accordance with the National Strategic Plan
for Health.
Services are delivered primarily through the 124-beds at the Cayman Islands Hospital (the country’s
principal health care facility), and the 18-beds at the Faith Hospital on Cayman Brac. Ancillary services
are offered at district health centres, and clinics for dental and ophthalmologic care. Residents of Little
Cayman can access care through the island’s clinic, which is a purpose-built facility.
JOB PURPOSE
The primary responsibility of the Registered Nurse is to provide and co-ordinate patient care, educate patients and
their families and provide emotional support to patient and their families.
DIMENSIONS
• Post holder directly supervises the Registered Nursing Assistant, The Health Care Assistant and the
housekeeping staff assigned to the unit.
• Post holder has no budgetary responsibility but is a steward of the budget for the unit assigned.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
a. Assesses, monitors, records and reports promptly, symptoms or changes in patient’s condition to the
relevant physician.
b. Maintains accurate detailed reports and records of patient care provided.
c. Monitors all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activities.
d. Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess plan implement or evaluate patient
care plans.
e. Plans for and contributes to the learning experience of Nursing students
f. Disseminates information received on ward rounds to other members of staff, ensuring that new
developments are noted /documented and executed.
g. Checks, administers and records use of Dangerous Drugs according to Hospitals Policy.
h. Prepares patients for and assists with examinations or treatments.
i. Directs or supervises less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel and assigns patients based on
competence and scope of practice.
j. Participates in discharge planning and teaching.
k. Advocates for vulnerable individuals and groups
l. Demonstrates effective use of computer-based information systems for clinical decision support and the
provision of care and continuous quality improvement
m. Administers medication through various routes while adhering to established standards and protocols.
ORGANISATION CHART
Nurse Manager
Registered
Registered Nurse Health Care Aide Unit Clerk
Nursing Assistant
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

• Current licensure with a Nursing Board/Council
• ACLS, PALS & ATLS/TNCC certificate
• IV certification
Post holder must:

• Be a graduate of an approved School of Nursing
• Have three (3) years current nursing experience
• Have demonstrated ability to perform efficiently in high stress situations.
• Have demonstrated proficiency in the use of written and spoken language;
• Be proficient in use of Windows applications
• Be proficient in the use of monitoring equipment, such as volumetric infusion pumps and other
equipment utilized in the department.
• Regularly review policies and procedures in the service ensuring current knowledge and
practice.
• Exhibit a caring and compassionate attitude transcending diversity of religion, race, culture,
sexual orientation and diagnosis.
ASSIGNMENT AND PLANNING OF WORK
• Workload and assignments are determined by number of patients and acuity

• Continuously evaluates care of patients and coordinates the various activities to be carried out
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
The post holder directly supervises assistive personnel:
• Acts as a resource person.

• Ensures that tasks assigned are completed in a timely manner.
• Acts as the liaison and updates the Physician, Nurse Manager and Shift Coordinator of any
change in patients or any other issue.
OTHER WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Physicians
• All nursing personnel and support staff
• All other clinicians
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND CONTROLS
Post holder makes decisions on:
- Nursing interventions
- Patient Assignments
- Assessment and discharge teaching
PROBLEM/KEY FEATURES
- Long hours standing/walking.

- Emotionally draining due to complexity of cases, care and family dynamics
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must be clinically proficient and excellent at multitasking.

- Must be able to perform efficiently in high stress situations
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Approved by: CNO
Date approved: November 2020
Reviewed:
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The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority, is the principal healthcare service provider in the Cayman Islands, offering

the most comprehensive

We invite applications for the following position:

REGISTERED NURSES – ALL SECTIONS

A remuneration and benefit package, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Applications can be located with the Job Description on www.hsa.ky

Job Holder: Cost Centre: Nursing Administration

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Post holder must:

• Workload and assignments are determined by number of patients and acuity

The post holder directly supervises assistive personnel:

• Acts as a resource person.

OTHER WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND CONTROLS

Post holder makes decisions on:

- Long hours standing/walking.

- Must be clinically proficient and excellent at multitasking.

Date approved: November 2020

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