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What is the Nursing Internship in Jamaica all about?
The Nursing Internship in Jamaica is the opportunity for anyone in the medical field to gain more experience or assist a country with limited resources. Most days, there are long lines of patients waiting to access health services. Depending on your level of knowledge about nursing, you may be placed in a hospital, a clinic or a health community fair. The project focuses on working in impoverished communities. For instance, most interns are placed with a local clinic focusing on sexual and reproductive health. There, the clinic offers pap smears, cytology exams, paternity testing, pre- and post-natal care, pregnancy testing, diabetic checks, prostate checks and related tests, breasts examinations, immunization for babies and adults, planned parenthood advice and prescriptions, as well as tests for sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive tract infections.
The Nursing Internship in Jamaica is a great way to get a high-caliber clinical experience and hands on work abroad. The medical staff are very welcoming of interns and see them as a vital part of how they offer health services. In order to get the best out of the internship, interns are allowed to work with most of the services offered depending on their career interests. These may include wellness clinics, family planning, sexually transmitted clinics, maternity, pediatrics and primary and secondary health care.
Why choose this Nursing Internship placement in Jamaica?
- Work in a different environment and with patients presenting different types of diseases and health problems you are used to back home.
- Get hands-on experience under the guidance of doctors and nurses with years of experience.
- Learn about Jamaican culture and create a bond with the community in your professional field.
Role of the Nursing Intern
During the Nursing Internship in Jamaica, participants will shadow a local doctor, nurse or other local skilled healthcare practitioner. As a nurse intern, you will gain practical experience in caring and nursing the patients. Also, you will have the opportunity to do blood pressure checks, blood sugar and more. Depending on your interest and specialization, it will be challenging and rewarding placement tailored to your individual needs.
What skills do I need to be a Nurse Intern?
This Nursing Internship in Jamaica placement is suitable for pre–med students, and nurses in training. Trained nurses are also welcome to contribute. Depending on your qualifications and training, you would be placed in a hospital, a clinic or participate in the local community health fairs. This Nursing Internship in Jamaica abroad are tailored to each person’s specific needs. As a result, you will be asked to submit a resume / CV alongside your application and you will have to go through an interview to ensure best possible match. Also note that you will be required to apply for a temporary license to nurse.
Travel during COVID times
The health and safety of our travelers and our local communities remain central to our plans for reopening countries and projects. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been adapting our programs and protocols to protect all those involved, and ask for everyone’s patience and collaboration as new rules are implemented in-country. For all projects, new standards of sanitation, procedures and social behaviors are in place, including new health and hygiene protocols and social distancing practices. You can read more here. Each location may be slightly different in the way they operate. We encourage you to inquire to your placement advisor to learn more about your specific project as you plan for your responsible return to travel!
RECRUITING FOR 2023
WHY JOIN THE PROJECT
Gain experience in your field of study abroad
Extend your professional network abroad
Learn about Jamaican culture and make new friends along the way
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Where will I work in Jamaica?
About the Location
The Nursing Internship in Jamaica is based in and around Kingston. The city is well known for its Reggae Legend Bob Marley and offers a rich cultural history.
Accommodation
The community where your accommodation is based overlooks the city of Kingston to the South and offers breathtaking sceneries. You will be sharing an air-conditioned bedroom with other interns or volunteers working within the community. The volunteer house is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery or catch up with like minded individual over a game of basketball or in one the many communal areas.
What to do in your spare time
Not only is Jamaica the perfect location to listen to Reggae and enjoy beach relaxation, but it also offers amazing experiences of best coffee plants, panoramic views or fauna and flora if you visit the famous Blue Mountain during your free time. Another major attraction is Dunn’s River Falls.
Details & Costs
- Duration: 4-12 weeks
- Cost: £2621 / $4091 for 4 weeks
£490 / $765 for additional weeks after that - Requirements: Age 18+
- Location: Kingston, Jamaica
- Working hours: Monday - Fridays, 4 to 5 hours a day
- Project availability: All year round
- Arrival day: Saturday or Sunday
What is included
- Accommodation: shared air-conditioned bedroom in volunteer house
- Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Airport: pickup and drop off from/to Norman Manley International Airport.
- On the Ground Transportation: to/from project daily
- Access to personal online Kaya Community account including:
– Pre-departure information pack
– Fundraising Guide
– How to Manage your Money Abroad
– Kaya Healthcare Placements Ethics and Best Practice Guide - On the ground training: cultural and safety orientation and project induction
- Internship support:
– Learning Reflection Guide
– Certificate upon completion of your internship presentation
– Supervision from qualified professional - Support: 24-hour support including emergency contact numbers from local team
- Excursion Planning assistance from local staff (activity prices may be extra)
- Wifi
What is not included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Visas if applicable
- Meals: Lunch not included
- $10 key deposit on your arrival
- $10 min housekeeping fee
- Nurse Registration $50
- Police background check: US and UK citizens processed through Kaya (admin fee applies); all other nationalities must provide local police check
- Any costs for COVID-19 PCR tests required pre-departure and in-country
Easy 4-step application process
APPLY ONLINE
Click here to apply online and pay your application fee to apply for your space on your chosen project. Our advisors will then contact you to guide you through the next steps.
TELEPHONE INTERVIEW
Once we’ve received your application, we’ll review your details and be in touch to arrange your informal telephone interview with your Kaya Placement Advisor.
CONFIRMATION
Following your interview, we will provide you a placement offer. Once you are ready to confirm your placement and dates, you can pay your confirmation fee to book and secure your space.
GET PREPARED
When you have confirmed your project dates we'll send you your Welcome Pack and lots of other helpful information to assist you with preparing for your placement.

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