Nursing Internship in Jamaica

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!

Read all about our project reopening response to COVID-19

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