PHCC Nurse

•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 of his/her working environment. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.

•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) when necessary.

•Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and is 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 lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. For ER and OPD nurse, 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

•Sending material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization

•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

•Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover, and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed .

•Participating in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, 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, etc.)

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

•Supervising and training nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under his/her supervision, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures

•Deliver holistic nursing care in a primary health care setting, including thorough assessments, triage, and management of chronic and acute medical conditions while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.

•Support in providing health education, including disease prevention, and management strategies, empowering patients and their families to actively participate in their health care.

•Deliver care that is culturally sensitive and respectful of the diverse backgrounds of patients, ensuring that health education and interventions are tailored to individual needs.

•Respects at all times medical confidentiality and ensures privacy.

•Data collection and encoding: accurately complete MSF/MOH medical documentation as required and ensure all MSF forms are filled out correctly and submitted on time.

•Work closely with MOH personnel and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, patient-centered care, actively participating in team meetings and case management discussions.

•Participate in health promotion activities to address public health needs and improve access to primary health care services.

•Engage in mandatory training sessions and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical skills, stay current with best practices in primary health care, and integrate new knowledge into daily practice.

•Promptly reports any incidents, safety concerns, or security issues to the MSF Nurse Supervisor without delay during your shift to ensure patient and staff safety.

•Commitment to working within a diverse and transdisciplinary team and adapting to the unique challenges of the context.

•Attend MSF general and medical meetings to stay informed about project updates, share insights from the field, and engage with the rest of the team.

*Frequent travel between both project locations (Jenin and Tulkarem), will be required according to the needs. Additional tasks and responsibilities can be requested, according to the evolution of the medical activities in the project.

     •Effective communication, organizational and social skills

     •Attentive listening

     •Open attitude

     •Empathy

     •Sensitivity

     •Emotional support

     •Flexibility and proactivity

     •Interest in helping vulnerable population