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NURSE

·         Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.

·         Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit

·         Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases,  carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary

·         Sending material to be sterilized and receive it from sterilization

·         Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration)

·         Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover is completed and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping NAM/doctors/supervisors informed.

·         Participating in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, follow-up of expired drugs inventories, stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorization, etc.)

·         Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.

·         Ensure teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures

·         Assisting doctor(s) and medical team with patient care in the corresponding work locations (TB Unit, OPD, Detention Centers and Disembarkation site) according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures.

·         Perform all clinical nursing skills including the administration of preventative or therapeutic treatments as per the MSF nursing guidelines.

·         Participating in the triage, surveillance and monitoring of the patient and reporting any deterioration or problems with the patient immediately to the doctor. Assist the doctor with emergency management of the patient as required.

·         Ensure proper nutrition status of the patients, by identifying/screening malnutrition cases or patients in risk, plan an intervention in according to doctor’s prescription and evaluate the results.

·         Closely monitor the pharmacy consumption, doing regular inventory, identify expired items and assist with the pharmacy order according to the needs.

·         Ensure good record keeping and data collection.

·         Assisting the medical team, with patient protection and advocacy related activities as required.

·         Assisting with the distribution of NFI such as hygiene kits and therapeutic food as required.

·         Preparing and participating in patient’s health education sessions as instructed and supervised by the doctor.

·         Notify and report any problem arising in the care unit, especially the loss, robbery or damage of equipment or medicines.

·         Report immediately to the medical doctor on site in case of accidental exposure to blood.

·         Ensure, maintain and promote confidentiality regarding all information registered.

·         Participating actively in the project activities as meetings, trainings, reporting or in any other related activities as requested by the line manager.

·         Prepare for and attend daily rounds, keep updated about the patient’s condition, complaints and treatment plan.

·         Conduct vital signs according to care plan

·         Assist patient with ADL’s (personal hygiene) if required

·         Dispense treatment to the TB patients (DOT) while explaining and observing for side-effects

·         Perform TB health education to the patients to promote adherence

·         Ensure proper general infection control in the ward as well as TB infection control in collaboration with IPC supervisor and Hygiene Agent.

·         Work in close collaboration with the Nurse Aid to ensure good quality of patients’ care

·         Notify and report any problem arising in the care unit, especially the loss, robbery or damage of equipment or medicines.

·         Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team; protection, mental health, medical, in order to provide best possible care.

·         TB unit pharmacy; maintain correct procedures and assist in inventory; notifying nurse supervisor with any concerns.

•       Desirable Bachelor in Science of Nursing

•       Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting

•     Highly desirable: French and Haussa

•       Teamwork and Cooperation L1

•       Behavioural Flexibility L1

•       Commitment to MSF Principles L1

•       Stress Management L2