UNRWA | Practical Nurse

United Nations Relief & Works Agency
For Palestine Refugees In The Near East
Internal & External Vacancy Notice
West Bank Vacancy Notice VN/WB/025/2016/X
Deadline For Applications 07 August 2016

POSITION TITLE : Practical Nurse
Grade : 07
DUTY STATION

Area Office Nablus / Fara HC

DEPARTMENT / DIVISION
Health /Nursing

PLACE IN THE ORGANIZATION

The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Senior Staff Nurse or Staff Nurse in the Health Centre he/she is assigned to.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the  incumbent:

-Performs nursing activities required for child care, e.g., history taking, child measurements and vaccinations; carries out nursing tasks related to school health activities where applicable.
-Performs triage activities and conducts health education sessions for patients.
-Performs general nursing functions in the preparation and execution of dressing, injections, temperature taking, weighing and measuring blood pressure.
-Assists in carrying out antenatal care, e.g., history taking, health education, counseling, measuring weight, height and blood pressure and vaccinations; performs urine and blood tests, where required.
-Carries out nursing activities for diabetic and hypertensive cases, such as history taking, health education, and counseling, measuring blood pressure, height and weight.
-Conducts home-visits for growth retarded, anemic, defaulting patients.
-Keeps an account of received and used medical supplies needed for nursing activities.
-Maintains a high standard of infection control to ensure safety of staff and clients.
-Complies with all relevant safety, quality, health and environmental procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
-Performs such other duties as may be required.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Academic and Professional qualifications

-Two-year Diploma in Nursing.
-Possession of a valid license to practice nursing in Palestine.

Experience
At least two years of experience in a similar role.

Language
Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

Competencies

-Ability to work under pressure and cope with a heavy workload.
-Good computer skills.
-Excellent organizational and communication skills.
-Self- motivated.
    
EQUIVALENCY:

Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered, if less than three qualified candidates are found.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are required to create a profile and complete UN Personal History form (P11)

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Please note that only applications received through this site will be considered.  

Deadline for submitting applications is 07 August 2016. No applications will be considered beyond this date.

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment.

REMUNERATION’S    

GRADE: 07

MONTHLY BASE SALARY : 509.40JD + 33% of base salary as supplementary allowance + Other fringe benefits include provident fund & health insurance.
DEPENDENCY  ALLOWANCE : Payable to spouse and up to seven children
DATE FOR ENTRY ON DUTY  : As soon as possible

General Information

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.  UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

This vacancy notice is open to internal & external candidates.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc).  The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.

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