ER Nurse

Main Purpose

Providing nursing care, treatment, and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in the Emergency Department, and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population

Accountabilities

•             Knowing, promoting, implementing, and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules, and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene in his/her working environment. Respecting medical secrets and
confidentiality at all times.

•             Carrying out admission, surveillance, and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration)

•             Participating in the follow-up of expired drugs inventories, stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorization storage
conditions

•             Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alerting the supervisor in case of malfunctioning

•             Supervising and training nursing students, volunteers, cleaners, and other related staff under his/her supervision, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures

•             Participating in the quality and maintenance of medical equipment

•             Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and being aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit

•             Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with a lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements, and comfort.

•             Sending material to be sterilized and recuperating it from sterilization

•             Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds, and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) in the Emergency Department

•             Ensure the preparation of the material and equipment (checking the quantity and quality) in the ED

•             For ER nurses, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards, or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care, and referring them to the doctor when necessary

•             Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (filling in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover, and reporting any problematic situations to the Chief of Nursing ER. Participating in data collection (numbers of patients in Triage/ER) and keeping doctors/supervisors informed.

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities

·        Experience in working in Emergency Department and/or ICU and especially dealing with wounded and trauma patients at least for two year

·        Experienced in performing Triage (asset: interagency integrated triage tool) and willing to train/support colleagues

·        Interested in participating in Emergency department related trainings

·        Desirable proof of teaching activity for at least 6-12 months

·        Desirable at least 6-12 months of work experience with an NGO

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Requirements

Education

•             Essential recognized bachelor’s in the science of Nursing

Experience

•             Desirable 6-12 months years of previous experience in other NGOs

•             Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting

•             level of English demonstrable level B2

Competencies:

·        Results and Quality Orientation

·        Teamwork and Cooperation

·        Behavioural Flexibility

·        Commitment to MSF Principles

·        Stress Management

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.

Please send your CV, cover letter, your bachelor’s degree in nursing, and your license of practice in  PDF to the following email:  [email protected] 

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