The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Health and Social Development is seeking qualified persons to serve as Member of the Nurses and Midwives Council.

The Nurses and Midwives Council (“the Council”) was established under the Nurses and Midwives Act, 2020 (No. 25 of 2020).

The Nurses and Midwives Act, 2020 provides new provision for registration or enrolment, licensing and discipline of nurses, midwives and assistive nursing personnel and for related matters.

The Power of the Council consists of:

1. determine the qualifications, training and experience necessary

1. for the registration of nurses and midwives; and
2. for enrolment of assistive nursing personnel;

(b) establish policies and determine the requirements of continuing education as a prerequisite for license renewal and for acceptance for continuing education certificates;

1. establish the scope of nursing practice and the standard of nursing practice;
2. establish the Nurses Code of Ethics;
3. approve uniforms, badges or any other thing to be worn by persons registered or enrolled under this Act;
4. discipline a nurse, midwife or assistive nursing personnel;
5. collect any fees payable under this Act, or under any Regulations made under this Act;
6. consult with any educational institution, hospital, person or organization on matters pertaining to nursing, midwifery and assistive nursing education, training and practice; and
7. assist with nursing schools and other educational institutions, when requested, in development of curricula for nursing education.  

Persons applying to serve on the Nurses and Midwives Council should have the professional competencies that exemplify integrity, respect, and a balance of skills and experience that supports the purpose of the Council.

Members of the Council, other than the Chief Nursing Officer, shall hold office for three years, but are eligible for reappointment.

Interested persons should submit a Letter of Interest and Résumé/ Curriculum Vitae to the address provided below by the closing date.

Agency:

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Health and Social Development

Government of the Virgin Islands Road Town, Tortola VG1110

British Virgin Islands

Email: ministryofhealth@gov.vg

For more information, please contact the Ministry by email or call (284) 468-2174 /2272.

CLOSING DATE: 21st March, 2025