Estimated Salary
J$1.5M – J$4M
per year in Jamaica
6-Month Job Volume
400+
roles advertised in Jamaica
Job Openings Trend
High Demand
Critical healthcare shortage
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Career path
Real-world career progressions taken by Registered Nurses across Jamaica
Nursing Auxiliary1 yr
›Enrolled Nurse2 yrs
›Registered Nurse3–5 yrs
›Senior Staff Nurse
›Ward Manager
Registered Nurse3 yrs
›Charge Nurse
›Nursing Officer
›Senior Nursing Officer
›Director of Nursing
Registered Nurse3 yrs
›Specialist Nurse (ICU / OR / Midwifery)
›Senior Specialist
›Clinical Nurse Manager
Salary
Estimated salary for Registered Nurse jobs in Jamaica
Jamaica (JMD)Avg J$2.4M/yr
J$1,500,000J$4,000,000
Average Annual Salary
J$2.4M/yr
Average for open Registered Nurse roles in Jamaica
Estimated Salary Range
J$1.5M – J$4M
Salary range for Registered Nurse roles in Jamaica
Skills & Expertise
Skills held by Registered Nurses in Jamaica
Patient Care & Assessment
IV Therapy & Medication Admin
Wound Care Management
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Emergency Response
Infection Control
Patient Education
Team Communication
Clinical Documentation
Post-Operative Care
Education
Education commonly held by Registered Nurses in Jamaica
Most Common Education Level
BScN Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from UTECH, UWI, or Northern Caribbean University
Education Subjects Studied
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
Qualifications
Qualifications commonly held by Registered Nurses in Jamaica
- NCJ Registration – Nursing Council of Jamaica (mandatory)
- BScN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Recruitment trends
Recruitment data for Registered Nurse jobs across Jamaica
Job Openings Trend
↗ High DemandJamaica faces an ongoing nursing shortage with strong demand in public hospitals (Ministry of Health), private healthcare facilities, and community health centres. International recruitment to the UK, USA, and Canada also creates additional opportunities.
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