Nurse - Retention Center

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

DUTIES:

• Monitor and track the patient’s vital signs and blood sugar according to the patient’s case and symptoms 
• Perform procedures like IV placement, help them in different tests and also administer medications
• Administer over-the-counter medication when needed according to protocols accepted by GS physicians
• Keep track of a patient’s progress and enter the data in the patient’s report
• Order medications, make sure that equipment and other supplies are in stock and perform monthly the medication stock inventory
• Check over patient’s medication
• Perform some guiding and counseling sessions about health issues and hygiene
• Assess patients and refer them to be consulted by GS’s Doctors when needed
• Assist Social Workers to differentiate between chronic and non-chronic medications
• Conduct health educational sessions
• Distribute the medication for the detainees upon the doctor prescriptions
• Refer detainees to hospitals after taking the approval from the GS’s doctor
• Perform medical intervention such as drawing blood out, etc.
• Follow up on pregnant women at the end of each month and refer them to the gynecologist after the approval of the GS physician
• Monitor chronic medications and setting tables to be submitted at the end of each month
• Assess patients at the center if in need of wound care
• Perform wound care and remove sutures when needed according to patient’s case
• Perform hospital visits for certain patients if needed
• Prepare the list of medicines that the patients should take at night, so the sight nurse can follow-up and handle this matter
• Evaluate the mental health of detainees and refer them to psychologist, psychiatrist or psychiatric ward after the approval of the GS physician
• Follow up on the detainees with mental health problems, administer proper medication as ordered by the physician and monitor if presence of any side effects
• Perform CPR in case of cardio-respiratory arrest
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor

SKILLS

Business Skills

• Good communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Critical-Thinking Skills
• Compassion and be able to deal with people in various states of pain, trauma and tragedy
• Calm under pressure: able to function in the heat of emergency
• Patience: giving care under stressful circumstances requires patience
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in English, French and Arabic both written and oral

Computer Skills

• Microsoft office – all applications

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• 5 to 7 years relevant experience
• Experience with NGO is a plus