NURSE

Main Purpose 

The nurse will be providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service 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 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. Know 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 authorisation, etc.)  
• Performing 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 .

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities 

• Providing direct nursing care, including assessments, triage, administering medications, monitoring vital signs and avaialbale investigations. 
• Assisting medical doctor in performing physical exams and diagnostic procedures. 
• Providing emergency care for acute conditions and life-threatening situations. 
• Offering health education to patients regarding their medical conditions, medications, and general wellness. 
• Assessing and prioritizing patient needs through triage, ensuring timely and appropriate treatment based on severity. 
• Documenting patient information, including medical histories, vital signs, symptoms, allergies and treatments in the appropriate records system . 
• Performing data entry through MSF application.  
• Administering prescribed medications and treatments according to established protocols and in compliance with medical orders. 
• Monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications and notify the medical team as needed. 
• Maintaining accurate medication records and ensuring proper storage and handling of medications. 
• With the health promotion team: contributing to the implementation of the health promotion strategy for the provision of health education and medication literacy to patients and caregivers.   
• Supporting the the social worker for the mapping and coordination with partners providing health as well as social services for the referral of patients as needed.  
• Supporting the Pharmacy supervisor in consumption documentation, MMU Boxs refilling on daily bases.  
• Supporting the logistics and supply colleagues for the management of the medical supplies stocks.  

Requirements 

Education 

Essential:  

-Nursing diploma or Technical Diploma (LT = license technique and accomplishment of 3 years minimum education) 

-License to practice as a Registered Nurse by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health essential. 

-Certificate of registration at the Order of Nurses in Lebanon.  

Experience 

• Essential 4-5 years of previous experience. 
• Desirable experience in non-communicable diseases care.  
• Experience in support to PHCCs or in mental health care is an asset.  
• Having worked in MSF or other NGO’s and in developing countries is desirable. 

Languages  

Full Proficiency in Arabic and English  

Knowledge 

Essential computer literacy (word, excel, power point and internet) 

Competencies 

Results and Quality Orientation L1 

Teamwork and Cooperation L1 

Behavioural Flexibility L1 

Commitment to MSF Principles L1  

Stress Management L2