Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

St. George’s University invites applicants for the position of Registered Nurse within the University Health Services.

• Review of applicants will be ongoing until a suitable candidate is identified.

The Registered Nurse will demonstrate commitment to the values of St. George's University, by giving exemplary service to the University, its administrators, students and the members of the public who interact with the University. The registered nurse will, with the tools and resources provided, ensure success in the role by providing assessing, planning and Intervention (treatments) of patients at University Health Services.

• Assess and triage medical and surgical emergencies
• Assist doctor during consultation time in assessing the patients
• Assist doctor with examination of patients and preparing the patients for examination
• Dispense drugs at the doctor's request
• Responsible for screening of vital signs and minor procedures
• Administer vaccines
• Check drugs for expiry dates
• Arrange appointments for patients at the general hospital and for specialists
• Contact the Director or other physician via telephone or messenger in case of an emergency
• Counseling services: family planning, hypertension, diabetes, compliance of drugs for staff and students

• Maintain Controlled Drugs inventory under the guidance of Director
• Inventory of stock within the UHS Clinic
• Prepare weekly epidemiology report and submit to MOH
• Logging reports from Hospital
• Keep lab reports in Doctors' folder for review
• To ensure that an updated file is kept of all materials that belongs to UHS
• Responsible for keeping an updated record of all patients visiting the clinic and to collect fees as necessary
• Request transport to take students to the hospital in case of injury
• Advise Office Manager making sure that all requirements of the clinic policy is adhered to
• Work cohesively with Senior Nurse and other members in Clinic ensuring best service at all times
• Attend seminars conducted by MOH and SGU
• Contribute to the implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

• Advise senior nurse for arrangements to have needles, syringes and expired drugs incinerated
• Ensure that clinic linen is properly cleaned and oversee general cleaning of the clinic
• Maintain sterile conditions in Clinic
• Maintain medical equipment in good condition as per established schedule
• Ensure that all instruments are cleaned, autoclaved and prepared for doctors

• Demonstrate high standards of professionalism, discretion, tact and diplomacy
• Exceptional communication, organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Attention to Detail and innovative and creative problem-solving skills;
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and collaborate effectively with diverse constituencies within a university setting and with external organizations
• Demonstrate high level of confidence in making strategic decisions, using good judgment
• Exceptional time management and customer service
• A commitment and personal responsibility for safety and safety concerns by promoting safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned;

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to fingers;
• The employee may be required to lift or move patients and supplies;
• This position involves being on one's feet for long hours, including standing and walking
• Job involves lifting, being, leaning, pushing and pulling

• A typical work week is 40 hours, Sunday through Saturday and on any shift within a 24 hour period;
• No travel is expected for this position.

• Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing;
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification;
• Two (2) year experience in ambulatory care setting desired;
• Valid RN license issued in Grenada.

• Student Centric:
  We approach every task with a focus on supporting our students to achieve their lifelong learning goals in a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment.
• A Global Community:
  We are one team with an international outlook welcoming the strength in our diversity and the value each of us brings to what we do.
• Accountable:
  We take responsibility for our actions by being responsive, resourceful and respectful in delivering on our commitments with integrity and the highest ethical standards.
• Collaborative:
  We support and empower one another through open communications, cooperation, sharing knowledge and taking time to always listen and show we care.
• Committed to Excellence:
  We take pride in our ongoing pursuit for continuous improvement through creativity, rigor and best practices to produce meaningful outcomes.

St. George's University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is company policy to fill positions with qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender presentation), age, religion,…