NURSES ICU

Job Summary:

In his/her field of specification, to provide 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Know, promote, implement and follow at all times the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensure high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment

• Organize and carry out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, as well as assist them during consultations/ daily rounds and other medical procedures

• Ensure patients are properly received and installed in the health service. Ensures that patients with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements, and comfort

• Respect medical secrets and confidentiality

• Carry out admission, surveillance, and follow-up of patients meaning assessment of their health state evolution, and identification of emergency situation or any deterioration

• Participate in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary

• Supervise and train nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners, and other related staff under his/her supervision in their work with a special focus on following all appropriate protocols and procedures and ensuring teamwork

• Participate in department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance

• Carry out and supervise administrative procedures and documents, ensure an appropriate written/oral handover, and report any problematic situations and cases that may arise

• Fill in all necessary registers and health files, participate in data collection and keep doctors/supervisors informed

• If applicable, identify Gender Based Violence victims and refer them to the medical team, so they can receive the necessary treatment

• Aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit

• Send material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization

• Give regular feedback to the line manager and report directly any issue or incident

• For ER nurses; ensure triage of patients in waiting areas, wards, or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care when necessary, and referring them to the doctor

• For OT Nurses; ensure pre-op preparations are done before receiving the patient in OT, ensure that aseptic technique is observed throughout the procedure, assist the surgeon and anesthetist during the operation, the surgical checklist is implemented, Immediate post-op care is given and

• For ICU Nurse; ensures that ventilators, monitors, and other medical equipment function properly, and responds to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols of treatment.

Job Requirement:

Education

– Nursing diploma essential

– Certification in ICU desirable

Experience

– Dari/Pashtu: oral and written essential

– English: oral and written are essential

Job Location:

Afghanistan, Kunduz

Submission Guideline:

The interested candidates should submit their applications before 21/12/2022 with the CV, motivation letter, including references details and supporting documents (tazkira, certificates, diplomas, etc.) to Médecins Sans Frontières, Administration department Kunduz Project via: E-mail < [email protected];

The reference “NURSE ICU ” must be stated in the application to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by mid-June.

MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Administration through the recruitment contact.