NURSE (HOSPITAL) in Doctors Without Borders

MSF is a civil society initiative, which unites people who want to help other people in crisis situations. Thus, MSF is an association by its own choice.

Everyone who works with MSF does so out of conviction and is willing to support the organization's values and principles.

Main goal:

Provide nursing care, treatment, and follow-up to beneficiaries in accordance with physician orders, service protocols, and universal hygiene standards/precautions to ensure quality and continuity of care for the target population. 

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge, promote, implement and adhere to universal hygiene standards/precautions, biohazard prevention and infection control, safety and other protocols and procedures in medical facilities and ensuring high standards of hygiene in his/her work environment. Strict adherence to medical secrecy and confidentiality at all times.

• Organization and implementation of care and treatment as prescribed by the doctor, as well as assistance during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the beneficiary (and family), if necessary.

• Identifying victims of sexual and gender-based violence and referring them to the medical team so that they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowledge and awareness of the importance and appropriate use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) kit.

• Ensuring proper reception and accommodation of beneficiaries and providing assistance to those who are unable to move independently, especially with regard to their feeding, personal hygiene, mobility and comfort. For the emergency room nurse and ambulatory nurse who triages beneficiaries in waiting areas, wards or during emergency situations, it is necessary to identify first-order acute/urgent cases, provide first aid to victims and refer them to a doctor if necessary

• Dispatch of materials for sterilizationand pick it up after sterilization

• Hospitalization, observation and follow-up of beneficiaries (i.e. assessment of the development of their health status and detection of any emergency or deterioration)

• Conduct and control of administrative procedures and documents (filling in beneficiary cards, forms, expenses, statistics, registers, medical records, etc.), ensuring appropriate written/oral transmission and reporting any problematic situations and incidents that may arise. Participating in the collection of data and informing doctors/supervisors.

• Participating in the control and maintenance of pharmaceutical stocks and medical equipment in the department (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, control of stocks of expired drugs, inventory of drugs and materials during each shift of the team, ensuring that materials are not removed from the nursing area / ward without prior authorization etc.)

• Performing cleaning and minor maintenance of biomedical equipment in use. Adhere to user manual rules and protocols and notify supervisor in case of malfunction.

• Supervise and train nursing assistants, food control assistants, cleaners and other relevant staff under his/her supervision, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all relevant protocols and procedures.

Features of the MSF unit:

• Cooperate with MOH staff at various levels: theoretical, practical and bedside training. 
• Trainings will be conducted on a variety of topics: BLS, ABCDE approach, airway assessment and reestablishment, hemodynamic assessment, nursing techniques, analgesia, mass casualty incidents, prevention and infection control, as assessed and recommended by the medical management team.
• Maintain assessment of emergency, intensive care, and anesthesia services in various hospitals.
• Perform clinical nursing activities for critically ill patients in the ICU, ICU and anesthesia department: monitoring beneficiaries, safe administration of drugs, insertion and manipulation of devices,
• Assist the anesthesiologist in various clinical procedures and techniques at the ICU and intensive care level.
• Assist in the care of wounds, assist in minor surgeries as requested.
• Maintenance support for various devices (Hemocue, ventilators, suctions, syringe pumps... etc.) supported by NTS, anesthetists and MAM (Medical Operations Manager) including also cleaning and preparation of instruments for sterilization. 
• Completing various medical and administrative documents including beneficiary cards, medication registration, anesthesia forms, and electronic data collection tools (eg Kobo). 

Currently, the project is based in the Dnipropetrovsk region - activities are carried out in the cities of Pavlograd, Shakhtarske and Synelnikove.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• State-recognized degree/diploma in nursing
• Bachelor's degree preferred nursing.

Experience:

• Preferred 2 years of previous experience in other non-governmental organizations
• Proven experience in managing and training others in a team.

Knowledge of languages: fluency in the Ukrainian language; knowledge of the English language is desirable.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Term contract, with the possibility of extension;
• Full employment;
• Stable and guaranteed salary;
• Vacation - 2.5 days / month;
• Sick leave coverage;
• Medical insurance;
• Professional development (trainings, courses provided by the organization).

You will receive more detailed information during the interview.

Start date: as soon as possible; the selection process is ongoing.

We encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people of any gender identity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, race, religion, creed, social and family status, people with different abilities, and all others various characteristics, as well as methods of joint work.