Psec Nurse – Majdal Anjar

Scope of responsibility: Provide patient care, treatment and follow-up, according to doctors’ prescriptions and protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, with particular focus on PTE (Patient Therapeutic Education), ensuring the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.   -Function responsibilities include: Carry out PTE (Patient Therapeutic Education) and interaction with the patient, using a patient based approach, to accompany chronic disease patients along their regular visits, and inform medical doctor in case of lack of adherence Educate the patient to his/her diagnosis and treatment approaches providing problem solving counselling and on-going follow-up Carry-out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients meaning assessment of their health state evolution, and identification of emergency situation or any deterioration Give explanations about modalities of taking treatments, make sure the patient understands them in order to ensure their adherence to the treatment plan, identify reasons for lack of adherence and find appropriate solutions to improve adherence Offer an individual circuit to the patient and carry out VCT counselling (pre/post test), preparation for HAART counselling, adherence counselling and/or therapeutic education sessions using techniques and tools facilitating expression, motivation and learning Facilitate support groups for patients, where necessary Attend regular case reviews/team meetings as directed by counsellor supervisor. Contribute with any relevant information in regard to cases discussed in accordance with principles of confidentiality, along with input in order to improve the overall management of the department   -As necessary, take on the duties of a Nurse: Know, promote, implement and follow at all times the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensure high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. Organize and carry out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, as well as assist them during consultations/ daily rounds and other medical procedures. Ensure patients are properly received and installed in the health service. Ensures that patients with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. Respect medical secret and confidentiality Participate in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary Supervise and train nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under his/her supervision in their work with special focus in following all appropriate protocols and procedures and ensuring team work Participate in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (carrying out inventories, carrying out stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover, ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorisation, checking its quality and its functioning, storage conditions, doing follow-up of expired drugs, etc.). Carry-out and supervise administrative procedures and documents (fill in patients files, forms, consumptions, statistics, etc.), ensure an appropriate written/oral handover, and report any problematic situations and cases that may arise. fill in all necessary registers and health files, participate in data collection and keep doctors/supervisors informed. If applicable, identify Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and refer them to the medical team, so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knows and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit Sends material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization. Perform any other tasks, as requested   Starting date: June 1st 2017 -Type of contract: 100% employment contract, renewable. Updated competitive salary package with benefits including allowances, medical coverage and 5 weeks of paid leave -Place of work: Majdal Anjar PHC