National Emergency Nurse

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Description of task

Within delegated authority, the Emergency Nurse shall be responsible for the following duties:

• Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease 2019 in line with WHO Guidelines including WHO-recommended types of personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used in the context of COVID-19 disease, according to the setting, personnel and type of activity.
• Screening and triage of all patient with suspected COVID-19.
• Implementation of appropriate infection prevention and control (IPC) measures according to the last updated WHO Guidance.
• Timely, effective and safe supportive management of patients with suspected and confirmed COVID-19 in in line with international protocols.
• Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) when COVID-19 disease is suspected.
• Collection of specimens for laboratory diagnosis.
• Ensure proper follow up on all cases.
• Be on call during and outside office hours to observe and treat emergencies in the UN Clinic and undertake house calls when required.
• Ensure that proper medical records are kept in a strictly confidential manner.
• Maintain emergency medical supplies and equipment to be used in case of emergency.
• Provide daily 24 hours emergency medical coverage for UN staff.
• Respond to acute emergencies in line with international protocols such as advanced trauma life support management and advanced cardiac life support. or Pre- Hospital Trauma life support.
• Ensure that proper medical records are kept in a strictly confidential manner.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Educational additional comments

• Registered Professional Nurse with first level degree from an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program (University) OR equivalent such as an accredited Diploma Program.
• Certificates in ECG, CPR or Basic Life Support and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care is an asset.
• National registration and license are requirement.

Experience remark

• Minimum 5 years of continuous clinical experience in nursing preferably in a multicultural environment.
• Previous experience in a UN field operation is an asset. Knowledge and understanding of relevant UN administrative policies and procedures is desirable.
• Experience in Trauma and Emergency care is desirable.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is desirable

Language skills

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Competencies values

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams