Nurse - South

Main Purpose

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. Knowing 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.)
• Perform 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

• Under the supervision of MAM, providing support to the health facilities (Haifaa hospital maternity OPD, PHCCs, and dispensaries) ensuring the quality health education messages are adequately delivered based on patient medical needs and interest.

• Assessing and analyzing the context and the support needs at the health facilities in coordination with MAM and other medical team members.
• Coaching and on-the job training the nurses at the to the health facilities providing nursing care, including assessments, triage, administering medications, monitoring vital signs and available investigations in SRH, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) care and emergency care for acute conditions and life-threatening situations.
• Supporting the nurses with offering health education to patients regarding their medical conditions, medications, and general wellness; documenting patient information in the appropriate records system; administering prescribed medications and treatments, monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications and notifying the medical team when needed; maintaining accurate medication records and ensuring proper storage and handling of medications together with a Dara supervisor.
• Enforcing teamwork by collaborating with a MSF MH supervisor providing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS).
• Collaborating with the HP supervisor, contributing to the implementation of the health promotion strategy for the provision of health education and medication literacy to patients and caregivers. 
• Cooperation with the Social Worker for mapping and coordination with partners providing health as well as social services for the referral of patients as needed.
• Supporting the health facilities with a Pharmacy supervisor in stock management, consumption documentation, coordinating pharmacy supply from MSF and donation.
• Supporting the logistics and supply colleagues for the management of the medical supplies stocks.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team with medical, paramedical and other staff.

Requirements

Education

• Essential recognized nurse degree/diploma
• Desirable Bachelor in Science of Nursing

Experience

• Desirable 2 years of previous experience and previous experience in other NGO’s
• Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting

Languages                      

Arabic essential, English desirable

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Stress Management