AORN Foundation (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses)
offers scholarships to allow you to continue your nursing education.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
Ontario Immigration
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/english/index.asp
Here is a brand new site from the Ontario provincial government (Canada)designed to assist and inform new immigrants to that province.
I will be posting more information on nursing jobs in Canada shortly.
Here is a brand new site from the Ontario provincial government (Canada)designed to assist and inform new immigrants to that province.
I will be posting more information on nursing jobs in Canada shortly.
Friday, February 2, 2007
Cayman Islands
Human Resources Manager,
Cayman Islands Health Services Authority,
P.O. Box 915GT, Cayman Islands
Fax:(345) 945-0890
Email: hsjobs@hsa.ky
Currently 5 jobs on MedHunter for the Cayman Islands.
If you are licenced in Jamaica, Canada, US or the UK you can apply for jobs there.
http://www.medhunters.com/nursing-jobs/cym.html
http://jobs.classifieds1000.com/Cayman_Islands/Nurse_Jobs
Cayman Islands Health Services Authority,
P.O. Box 915GT, Cayman Islands
Fax:(345) 945-0890
Email: hsjobs@hsa.ky
Currently 5 jobs on MedHunter for the Cayman Islands.
If you are licenced in Jamaica, Canada, US or the UK you can apply for jobs there.
http://www.medhunters.com/nursing-jobs/cym.html
http://jobs.classifieds1000.com/Cayman_Islands/Nurse_Jobs
Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago Registered Nurses Association
N° 4 Fitz Blackman Drive & Wrightson Road
Extension
Port-of-Spain
Trinidad & Tobago
Tel.: +1 868 623 1567
Fax: +1 868 623 1567
Email: ttrna@tstt.net.tt
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_780.htm
Trinidad and Tobago has a shortage of nurses. There was some recent improvement, following the recommencement of Nursing training in 1989, and new nurses entering the system from 1992. There are many vacancies for nurses in the Community Services - but this is related not only to training but recruitment and qualification issues.
ILO – Laborsta:
Professional Nurse average monthly wage = $2891.00 TTD$ (2000)
[= $457.00US$ p/m]
Current opening with the South-West Regional Health Authority
http://www.swrha.co.tt
see ad at:
http://www.caribbeanjobs.com/jobdesc.asp?MID=82&ID=3450
N° 4 Fitz Blackman Drive & Wrightson Road
Extension
Port-of-Spain
Trinidad & Tobago
Tel.: +1 868 623 1567
Fax: +1 868 623 1567
Email: ttrna@tstt.net.tt
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_780.htm
Trinidad and Tobago has a shortage of nurses. There was some recent improvement, following the recommencement of Nursing training in 1989, and new nurses entering the system from 1992. There are many vacancies for nurses in the Community Services - but this is related not only to training but recruitment and qualification issues.
ILO – Laborsta:
Professional Nurse average monthly wage = $2891.00 TTD$ (2000)
[= $457.00US$ p/m]
Current opening with the South-West Regional Health Authority
http://www.swrha.co.tt
see ad at:
http://www.caribbeanjobs.com/jobdesc.asp?MID=82&ID=3450
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Nurses Association
P.O. Box 843
Kingstown
St. Vincent, West Indies
Phone: +1 784 457 9860
Fax: +1 784 457 1014
E-Mail: svgna@vincysurf.com
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_670.htm
In 2000, the Nursing Council's register included 398 trained nurses (362 per 100,000 populations). There were 42 registered nursing aides, 45 community health aides, and 7 nursing tutors. Nursing training is provided at the Government's St. Vincent’s School of Nursing. Health care workers also receive training internationally, including in North America and Europe. The Ministry of Health has endorsed continuing medical education to improve efficiency and productivity, and has financed organization and hosting of such activities.
ILO – Laborsta:
Professional Nurse average monthly wage = $2291.00 EC$ (2003)
[= $858.00 US$ p/m]
P.O. Box 843
Kingstown
St. Vincent, West Indies
Phone: +1 784 457 9860
Fax: +1 784 457 1014
E-Mail: svgna@vincysurf.com
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_670.htm
In 2000, the Nursing Council's register included 398 trained nurses (362 per 100,000 populations). There were 42 registered nursing aides, 45 community health aides, and 7 nursing tutors. Nursing training is provided at the Government's St. Vincent’s School of Nursing. Health care workers also receive training internationally, including in North America and Europe. The Ministry of Health has endorsed continuing medical education to improve efficiency and productivity, and has financed organization and hosting of such activities.
ILO – Laborsta:
Professional Nurse average monthly wage = $2291.00 EC$ (2003)
[= $858.00 US$ p/m]
St. Lucia
St. Lucia Nurses Association
PO Box 819
Castries
St. Lucia
Tel.: +1 758 452 1403
Fax: +1 758 456 0121
Email: Stlucianursesassociation@candw.lc
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_662.htm
Personnel employed by the health (public-sector) increased between 1985 and 1999. Between 1989 and 1999 the ratio of physicians, trained nurses and dentists per 10,000 populations increased from 4.3 to 5.3, from 19 to 20, and from 0.76 to 0.85 respectively.
PO Box 819
Castries
St. Lucia
Tel.: +1 758 452 1403
Fax: +1 758 456 0121
Email: Stlucianursesassociation@candw.lc
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_662.htm
Personnel employed by the health (public-sector) increased between 1985 and 1999. Between 1989 and 1999 the ratio of physicians, trained nurses and dentists per 10,000 populations increased from 4.3 to 5.3, from 19 to 20, and from 0.76 to 0.85 respectively.
St. Kitts & Nevis
Henrietta Douglas,
Principal Nursing Officer.
2 main hospitals, and 17 health centers:
Joseph N. France General Hospital – 153 beds.
Mary Charles Hospital – 10 beds
Pogson Hospital – 35 beds.
Cardin Home – 100 beds.
Alexandria Hospital (Nevis) - 54 beds + 24 Inf.
Health Centres – St. Kitts = 11.
Health Centres – Nevis = 6.
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_659.htm
In 1998 -198 nurses, 65 nursing assistants/community workers, An in-service education department was established in 2000 to train nurses; this is separate from the Nursing School.
ILO – Laborsta:
Professional Nurse average monthly wage = $2502.50 EC$ (2000)
[= $934.00 US p/m]
Principal Nursing Officer.
2 main hospitals, and 17 health centers:
Joseph N. France General Hospital – 153 beds.
Mary Charles Hospital – 10 beds
Pogson Hospital – 35 beds.
Cardin Home – 100 beds.
Alexandria Hospital (Nevis) - 54 beds + 24 Inf.
Health Centres – St. Kitts = 11.
Health Centres – Nevis = 6.
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_659.htm
In 1998 -198 nurses, 65 nursing assistants/community workers, An in-service education department was established in 2000 to train nurses; this is separate from the Nursing School.
ILO – Laborsta:
Professional Nurse average monthly wage = $2502.50 EC$ (2000)
[= $934.00 US p/m]
Jamaica
Nurses Association of Jamaica
4, Trevennion Park Road
PO Box 277
Kingston 5
Jamaica
Tel.: +1 876 929 5213
Fax: +1 876 968 2200
Email: naj@cwjamaica.com
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_388.htm
Training programs have not been able to meet the demand for health personnel except in the area of medical doctors, dental nurses, and community health aides. Shortages are compounded by the continual loss of public sector personnel to the private sector, and by migration of personnel to other countries.
4, Trevennion Park Road
PO Box 277
Kingston 5
Jamaica
Tel.: +1 876 929 5213
Fax: +1 876 968 2200
Email: naj@cwjamaica.com
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_388.htm
Training programs have not been able to meet the demand for health personnel except in the area of medical doctors, dental nurses, and community health aides. Shortages are compounded by the continual loss of public sector personnel to the private sector, and by migration of personnel to other countries.
Guyana
Guyana Nurses Association
178 Alexander and Charlotte Street
PO Box 10462
Lacytown
Georgetown
Guyana
Tel.: +592 227 2188
Email: guy_nurses@yahoo.com
Web : http://www.geocities.com/guy_nurses
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_328.htm
In the public health sector, staff vacancy rates range between 25% and 50% in most categories. There is a continuing loss of trained personnel from the public to the private sector and to other countries. From 1997-1999 nurses ranged from 7 to 15 per 10,000 population.
ILO – Laborsta:
Professional Nurse average monthly wage = $34491.00 GYD$ (2000)
[ = $181.53 US$ p/m]
178 Alexander and Charlotte Street
PO Box 10462
Lacytown
Georgetown
Guyana
Tel.: +592 227 2188
Email: guy_nurses@yahoo.com
Web : http://www.geocities.com/guy_nurses
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_328.htm
In the public health sector, staff vacancy rates range between 25% and 50% in most categories. There is a continuing loss of trained personnel from the public to the private sector and to other countries. From 1997-1999 nurses ranged from 7 to 15 per 10,000 population.
ILO – Laborsta:
Professional Nurse average monthly wage = $34491.00 GYD$ (2000)
[ = $181.53 US$ p/m]
Grenada
Grenada Nurses Association
PO Box 2389
St. Georges
Grenada
Phone: +1 473 435 2519
Fax: +1 473 440 6615
E-mail: grenadanurses@yahoo.com
The Department of Human Resource (DHR) makes all staffing decisions. There is a 240 bed General Hospital, and two rural hospitals, with 60 beds and 40 beds. There is also a 20-bed psychiatric unit at the General Hospital.
Health services are provided mainly through public facilities but private health care facilities are increasing.
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_308.htm
There were 242 registered nurses with a ratio of 1 per 413 populations. In addition, there are 40 community health aides and 84 nursing assistants.
In 1998, per capita recurrent health expenditure was US$ 118.
PO Box 2389
St. Georges
Grenada
Phone: +1 473 435 2519
Fax: +1 473 440 6615
E-mail: grenadanurses@yahoo.com
The Department of Human Resource (DHR) makes all staffing decisions. There is a 240 bed General Hospital, and two rural hospitals, with 60 beds and 40 beds. There is also a 20-bed psychiatric unit at the General Hospital.
Health services are provided mainly through public facilities but private health care facilities are increasing.
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_308.htm
There were 242 registered nurses with a ratio of 1 per 413 populations. In addition, there are 40 community health aides and 84 nursing assistants.
In 1998, per capita recurrent health expenditure was US$ 118.
Dominica
Princess Margaret Hospital, with a capacity of 225 beds.
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_212.htm
Health personnel have been secured through assistance programs from the governments of France, Cuba and Nigeria . Two Dominican institutions train health care professionals; the government run School of Nursing and Ross University School of Medicine. Continuous education for nurses is delivered through the nursing school.
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/AIS/cp_212.htm
Health personnel have been secured through assistance programs from the governments of France, Cuba and Nigeria . Two Dominican institutions train health care professionals; the government run School of Nursing and Ross University School of Medicine. Continuous education for nurses is delivered through the nursing school.
Bermuda
Bermuda Nurses' Association
PO Box HM 1466
Hamilton HM FX
Bermuda
Tel.: +1 441 239 2055 ext. 1707
Fax: +1 441 236 4239
Email: rchriso@logic.bm
http://www.bermudahospitals.bm/
There are two acute care hospitals on the island with 234 total beds and a psychiatric hospital with 166 beds. Both hospitals are operated by the Bermuda Hospitals Board which is appointed by the Government. There are no private hospitals on the island.
Long-term care facilities are operated by the Hospitals Board and the Government. Skilled nursing center facilities provide 147 beds. A facility was opened in 1991 to provide care for individuals with AIDS and other terminal illnesses. It is operated by the Hospitals Board and partially subsidized by public funds. There are 11 residential care facilities for the elderly including nursing homes. Most of these facilities are partially funded through public monies.
Starting RN - $4500.00 US Gross p/month (per job ad's)
11 job openings now see --
http://www.medhunters.com/customPages/8a0ax421775xcex5b60672.html
Nurses represent the largest group of health care providers in the country; there were 689 licensed nurses, including registered nurses, enrolled nurses and psychiatric nurses in 1995. Registered nurses constitute over 75% of the nurses on the island. The greater percentage of nurses are hospital based.
PO Box HM 1466
Hamilton HM FX
Bermuda
Tel.: +1 441 239 2055 ext. 1707
Fax: +1 441 236 4239
Email: rchriso@logic.bm
http://www.bermudahospitals.bm/
There are two acute care hospitals on the island with 234 total beds and a psychiatric hospital with 166 beds. Both hospitals are operated by the Bermuda Hospitals Board which is appointed by the Government. There are no private hospitals on the island.
Long-term care facilities are operated by the Hospitals Board and the Government. Skilled nursing center facilities provide 147 beds. A facility was opened in 1991 to provide care for individuals with AIDS and other terminal illnesses. It is operated by the Hospitals Board and partially subsidized by public funds. There are 11 residential care facilities for the elderly including nursing homes. Most of these facilities are partially funded through public monies.
Starting RN - $4500.00 US Gross p/month (per job ad's)
11 job openings now see --
http://www.medhunters.com/customPages/8a0ax421775xcex5b60672.html
Nurses represent the largest group of health care providers in the country; there were 689 licensed nurses, including registered nurses, enrolled nurses and psychiatric nurses in 1995. Registered nurses constitute over 75% of the nurses on the island. The greater percentage of nurses are hospital based.
Belize
Nurses Association of Belize
PO Box 1573
Cor. Princess Margaret Dr. and St. Joseph Dr.
Belize City
Belize
Tel.: +501 203 4078
Fax: +501 223 3081
Email: nabz1573@hotmail.com
http://www.paho.org/english/DD/AIS/cp_084.htm
According to 2003 data, there were 465 nurses (17 per 10,000). The country has one of the lowest coverage of physicians in the region and an average coverage of nurses. There is a large concentration of health personnel in the district of Belize, where more than half of the health staff is employed (54% physicians, 52% practical nurses, and 57% professional nurses). As to the rural and urban areas, the distribution is unequal in all the districts for both, physicians and nurses. Almost 75% of the health personnel work in the public sector with the largest group being the practical and professional nurses (84%). Approximately 14% of health personnel work in both, public and private sector. As part of an agreement with the Cuban Government, there are 67 Cuban doctors involved in the delivery of medical care in rural areas. The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Belize, continues to produce approximately 20 nurses per year.
According to 2003 data Belize's expenditure on health is 2.4% of the GDP with a per capita expenditure of US$ 85.50.
PO Box 1573
Cor. Princess Margaret Dr. and St. Joseph Dr.
Belize City
Belize
Tel.: +501 203 4078
Fax: +501 223 3081
Email: nabz1573@hotmail.com
http://www.paho.org/english/DD/AIS/cp_084.htm
According to 2003 data, there were 465 nurses (17 per 10,000). The country has one of the lowest coverage of physicians in the region and an average coverage of nurses. There is a large concentration of health personnel in the district of Belize, where more than half of the health staff is employed (54% physicians, 52% practical nurses, and 57% professional nurses). As to the rural and urban areas, the distribution is unequal in all the districts for both, physicians and nurses. Almost 75% of the health personnel work in the public sector with the largest group being the practical and professional nurses (84%). Approximately 14% of health personnel work in both, public and private sector. As part of an agreement with the Cuban Government, there are 67 Cuban doctors involved in the delivery of medical care in rural areas. The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Belize, continues to produce approximately 20 nurses per year.
According to 2003 data Belize's expenditure on health is 2.4% of the GDP with a per capita expenditure of US$ 85.50.
Antigua & Barbuda
http://www.paho.org/english/DD/AIS/cp_028.htm
The health expenditure per capita was US$ 312 in 1998.
The health expenditure per capita was US$ 312 in 1998.
Bahamas
Nurses Association of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Longley House
PO Box N-1691
Nassau
Bahamas
Tel.: +1 242 322 2461
Fax: +1 242 341 7950
Email: nacb@netbahamas.com
http://www.phabahamas.org/
Public Hospitals Authority In 1996, there were 667 nurses in the public sector. The Nursing School trains nurses in collaboration with the College of The Bahamas; most postgraduate training in nursing is done at the University of the West Indies (UWI). Out migration of health personnel is not a problem, rather health professionals are attracted.
Public health expenditure per capita was US$ 420, 1999-2000.
ILO – Laborsta:
Professional Nurse average monthly wage = $1709.50 BSD$ (2004)
[= $1709.50 US$ p/m]
Longley House
PO Box N-1691
Nassau
Bahamas
Tel.: +1 242 322 2461
Fax: +1 242 341 7950
Email: nacb@netbahamas.com
http://www.phabahamas.org/
Public Hospitals Authority In 1996, there were 667 nurses in the public sector. The Nursing School trains nurses in collaboration with the College of The Bahamas; most postgraduate training in nursing is done at the University of the West Indies (UWI). Out migration of health personnel is not a problem, rather health professionals are attracted.
Public health expenditure per capita was US$ 420, 1999-2000.
ILO – Laborsta:
Professional Nurse average monthly wage = $1709.50 BSD$ (2004)
[= $1709.50 US$ p/m]
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