Ward Nurse In Charge- Tripoli

Minimum required knowledge & experience:  University degree or professional diploma of nursing 3 - 5 years’ work experience in orthopedic department Experience with nursing weapon wounded patients is an asset Very good knowledge of written and spoken English Very good computer skills Standard function description: Capacity to manage and lead a nursing team with different professional background. Ability to work in a diverse professional environment. Act with integrity and communicate clearly and often with the multidisciplinary team Encourage others and recognize the successes of the team members Inspire the team members to provide the best of care for patients Capacity for innovation and problem solving with active support to an evolving environment Strong ability to work in a service using English as the primary written and oral languages  JOB DESCRIPTION  SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES In charge of/coordinates all nursing activities in the acute weapon wounded and reconstructive orthopedic ward in the WTTC project  Coordinates patient’s activities and treatment between different departments and liaises with the multidisciplinary teams within and outside the WTTC on patient/services issues. Supervises and evaluates nursing activities, provides professional supervision to ensure quality of patient’s care from admission to discharge. Participates in and support the team during the morning night staff handover.  Ensures adequate documentation and follows up with multidisciplinary team when there are issues.  Contributes to the ICRC monthly reporting (Data collection, Monthly report…)  As per PfR, contributes to the plans of action and Result Based Management (RBM) monitoring  Supports the ward nurse to perform daily rounds with the multidisciplinary team and follows up medical orders.  Respecting adequate staffing levels in collaboration with the in charge of DAZ, manages and produces the nurse’s rosters  Supervises the orientation and training of new nursing colleagues.  With the support of the infection control responsible, ensures that universal precautions are followed and respected.  Investigates and resolves complaints and refers unusual problems to management.  Maintains and respects confidentiality related to patients, family and staff members of the WTTC  Ensures adequate supplies of medical consumables and equipment, and is responsible for stock management in the ward and updates inventories as required.  Manages staff performance appraisals yearly.