Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is encouraging registered nurses to pursue specialist training through the Dr Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship, citing shortages in oncology, nephrology and critical-care nursing.<\/p>\n
According to The Gleaner, Tufton said the ministry had allocated $900 million this year to train 600 nurses across several medical disciplines. Scholarship recipients must serve in the national health system for at least three years after completing their studies.<\/p>\n
Tufton made the remarks during the recent opening of Tensie Mae Robinson Medical Limited, a private healthcare facility in Portmore, St Catherine. He described the main workforce challenge as a shortage of specialist nurses, while saying Jamaica had a steady supply of general registered nurses.<\/p>\n
The minister urged nurses to use the available training opportunities to develop specialist skills. He said further qualifications could improve patient care and support career advancement in both public and private healthcare.<\/p>\n
His message also extended to private healthcare providers. Tufton encouraged facility owners to develop strong staffing plans alongside their investment in buildings and advanced diagnostic equipment, emphasising the need for trained people to deliver care.<\/p>\n
He reaffirmed the Government\u2019s commitment to working with private healthcare institutions to support the skilled workforce required by the national health system.<\/p>\n
The scholarship\u2019s three-year service requirement links the training investment to continued work within that system. The report did not provide an application deadline or instructions for applying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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