Nurse
Plan and implement medical services for staff and patients.
Overview
Plan and implement medical services for staff and patients.
You have:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A Nursing diploma from an accredited institution or formal education/training in nursing, such as a registered Professional Nurse designation or equivalent is required.
- At least five (5) years of continuous clinical experience in nursing or as first respondent in remote environment is required.
- Experience in UN mission administration with knowledge and understanding of relevant UN administrative policies and procedures or experience with medical facilities in an international setting is desirable.
- Certificates in CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support or equivalent emergency medical care are required.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of French is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
• Independent responsibility for planning and implementation of own work plan and that of other nursing staff as delegated by the Chief Medical Officer. • Promotion and maintenance of health care in the mission including prevention of health hazards for all staff. • Timely preparation of medical budget, administrative documentations, procurement of medications /consumables.
Work Location
LAAYOUNE
Expected duration
9 Months
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is located in the Medical Unit of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), Laayoune. The IC Nurse reports to MINURSO Chief Medical Officer. Within delegated authority, the incumbent performs the following duties: - Participates in the daily clinical operations of the mission Medical Unit at the MINURSO Headquarters (MHQ) and team sites. - Performs clinical assessment of patients visiting the clinic; provides care/advice accordingly or facilitates referral to the UN Medical Officer or to an outside physician, as indicated. - Responds to emergency calls and assists Medical Officers in providing adequate care; ensures effective liaison between patients and outside physicians, hospitals, paramedics, family members, and colleagues as appropriate; documents case findings. - Escorts patients on medical evacuation and provides emergency care during evacuation when required. - Performs diagnostic and screening tests such as ECG, laboratory (blood and urine), and other tests as required. - Participates in the roster of medical personnel providing emergency services outside the clinic’s regular hours. - Reviews the immunization status of personnel, provides advice and administers vaccinations as directed by the Medical Officers. - Enters medical information of patients into the patient's file in the medical database with due respect for confidentiality. - Prepares medical statistics in collaboration with other colleagues or independently when necessary. - Assists in providing health education and health promotion programs; participates in work environment assessment. - Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications/special skills
A high school diploma or equivalant is required. A Nursing diploma from an accredited institution or formal education/training in nursing, such as a registered Professional Nurse designation or equivalent is required. At least five (5) years of continuous clinical experience in nursing or as first respondent in remote environment is required. Experience in UN mission administration with knowledge and understanding of relevant UN administrative policies and procedures or experience with medical facilities in an international setting is desirable. Certificates in CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support or equivalent emergency medical care are required.
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| How do you ensure effective communication with patients and emergency medical staff during a crisis? | The interviewer wants to see your ability to manage communication in high-pressure situations. | Discuss specific instances where you facilitated clear communication during emergencies. |
| Can you describe a challenging case you managed and how you approached it? | The interviewer is assessing your clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to maintain accurate medical documentation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple patients in a clinical setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with health promotion or education within a medical unit? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle conflicts within a multidisciplinary medical team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with emergency care protocols and the training you’ve received. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How have you adapted your nursing practices in response to changes in medical guidelines or protocols? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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