Nurse Job in Japan - 90817826 - ZAMO0C5.WEE5E

Job Title:
Nurse

Department:
Department Of The Navy

Agency:
Naval Medical CommandSub

Agency:
US Naval Hospital Okinawa

Job Announcement Number:
N2NH-OC

SALARY RANGE:
$26,858.00 - $65,371.00 /year
Post Differential

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, September 20, 2010 to Tuesday, September 20, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:YH-0610-01/02

POSITION INFORMATION:

Positions may have full time, or part time work schedule.

Permanent and time-limited positions may be filled from this announcement.

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
02

DUTY LOCATIONS:
10+ vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: Okinawa Japan, OP

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
This notice is issued under the direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which Department of the Navy has a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need. As such, this notice is targeted to qualified United States citizens who are not current permanent Federal employees. US Citizens in Okinawa are eligible to be considered for this announcement.

JOB SUMMARY:The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery provides high quality, economical health care to approximately 700,000 active duty Navy and Marine Corps members, as well as 2.6 million retired and family members at a little more than half the national per capita average cost. This care is provided while supporting contingency, humanitarian, and joint operations around the world with highly trained, dedicated health care professionals adhering to the principles of Total Quality Leadership.

U. S. Naval Hospital Okinawa is the largest overseas hospital in the United States Navy.   We provide professional health care for the more than 55,000 beneficiaries on Okinawa and referral services for nearly 175,000 beneficiaries distributed around the Pacific.

Additional Duty Location Info:
Okinawa Japan, OP

We currently have Clinical Nurses, Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Consultants available.  Put your professional knowledge of nursing to the test.  In this occupation you may provide care to patients, administer anesthetic agents and supportive treatments, promote better health practices, or consult and advise other nurses who provide direct care to patients. Depending on the position assigned, you may function as a team leader or in a supervisory role, assuming responsibilities for directing the activities of a nursing unit. This may include the assignment of patient care to non-professional staff, supervision and evaluation of patient care, and collaboration with physicians to measure patient responses to care already given. If you have the technical abilities, leadership skills and the compassion necessary to succeed, apply for this rewarding career opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

All minimum eligibility and qualification requirements established by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must be met prior to appointment.

Qualification information should be obtained from the OPM web site at:  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS0600/0610.htm

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Eligible applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Candidates are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.


BENEFITS:

Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package  that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan.

OTHER INFORMATION:This is a drug testing designated position. 


HOW TO APPLY:You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.  Application and forms must be received in the Human Resources Office Okinawa Satellite Office, Bldg. 3596, Kadena AB, Okinawa by the closing date of the announcement.

Be sure your application includes the following: A resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.

Please attach the following form to your application: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/groups/public/@pub/@japan/documents/document/US_OKINAWA_SUPP_QUESTION.pdf
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Kathleen McGuire
Phone: 011-098-9616749
Email: kathleen.mcguire@fe.navy.mil Agency Information:
Department Of The Navy
PSC 480 Box 3000
FPO, AP 96370
JP

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:When you apply under this announcement, your resume will be placed in our candidate inventory and will be considered as vacancies occur.