Nurse 2 (Operating Theatre) This job has ended. You cannot apply anymore.

ICRC Logo
Healthcare
Posted on 19 Jan, 2022
Closing on 30 Jan, 2022

Job Description

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.
The ICRC is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of:

Nurse 2 (Operating Theatre)

Contract type: One year
Duty Station:   Al Dhale
Number of posts:  1
                      
Purpose 

The Nurse will be an integral part of the ICRC-supported Hospital Project in Al Dhale Mohammed Bin Zayed Field Hospital (hereafter called Sanah Field Hospital). S/he works in partnership with mobile and resident doctors and nurses in the Operating Theatre and in collaboration with the physiotherapist and supportive staff. 

With the mobile Operating Theatre Nurse, s/he supports and ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care aimed at reaching national/international standards. The nurse works to build capacity in nursing care and infection control in Sanah FH. He/ she works in the Operating Room and in the sterilization department including instrument maintenance but may be asked to perform work in the other departments.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities 

Functional Responsibilities: 

  • Demonstrates and delivers safe and high standard, evidence-based patient care based on relevant ICRC and national/international guidelines.
  • Acts as an interpreter and translates documents to/from local languages to/from English.
  • Facilitates an appropriate level of preparedness and timely response to emergencies within the specialty. 
  • Participates in delivering measurable training/coaching programs to improve the quality of patient care during the perioperative process. 
  • In collaboration with OT staff, monitors daily OT program, registration, and data collection.
  • In collaboration with hospital staff ensures that hygiene conditions are maintained and measured and infection-control policies are followed in line with ICRC standards.
  • In collaboration with the sterilization, the staff ensures that maintenance of instruments and other material is done safely and according to guidelines.
  • Makes sure that available resources are used rationally and that supplies are reordered; ensures that equipment is properly used and maintained.
  • Cooperates with and provides any relevant support to both internal and external counterparts.

Scope & Impact 

  • To protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence inside the   ICRC mandate.

Relationships 

  • Internally, interacts with ICRC and non-ICRC staff relevant to the programme and as directed by his/her supervisor (s). 
  • Externally, interacts patients and accompanying persons and could interact with hospital related health authorities at the local level if necessary.

Certifications/Education Required 

  • Bachelor's degree/diploma in nursing or equivalent (minimum 3-year course).
  • Registered nurse with a valid license to practise in his/her own country.
  • Fluent Arabic skills, excellent command of English (both written and oral). Other languages an asset.
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience with International and/or humanitarian organizations an asset.  

Professional Experience Required 

  • 3 to 5 years' overall work experience in a hospital, minimum 2 years' in operating theatre.
  • Experience from other hospital wards an asset.
  • Previous experience within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement an asset.
  • Excellent knowledge of the assigned geographic area.

How to Apply

How to apply has been removed becuase this job has ended. If this is a special case, please contact us and we will help.

Important Notes / مقترحات هامة

Following the instructions on How to apply will always increase your chances of getting your application looked at.
إتباع تعليمات التقديم المذكورة في كل إعلان ستزيد من فرصة النظر لسيرتك الذاتية من قبل الجهة المعلنة
If you’re applying by email, make sure you mention the job title in the “Subject” field of your message
تذكر أن تكتب إسم الوظيفة و موقعها في عنوان البريد عندما يكون التقديم عبر الإيميل