Ward Nurses needed at The International Committee of the Red Cross (lCRC) Abuja
The International Committee of the Red Cross (lCRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organisation.
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more information about the ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRG) Delegation in Abuja
is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:
Job Title: Ward Nurse
Responsibilities
- ? Initial assessment of the overall functioning of the pre and
postoperative wards and ICU (if present) and ER in the hospitals visited
by the team, followed by a written plan of action, weekly
implementation schedule and evaluation report with recommendations.
- ? Supervise, assist and train the nurses and auxiliary staff in
ICU, ER and the wards in developing skills to improve the quality of
their nursing care according to ICRC protocols and guidelines for weapon
wounded.
- ? Ensure correct ordering, donating and use of supplies and equipment in the clinical area(s) of responsibility.
- ? In the event of an emergency deployment of the mobile surgical
team, prepare all necessary materials to allow for proper pre-and
postoperative management of casualties in dose collaboration with local
counterparts.
- ? Actively participate in the development of mass casualty
contingency plans within the hospitals the ICRC team are working. Coach
the nursing counterparts in the organisation and execution of mass
casualty exercises in the emergency dept and wards
- ? Be available to go to the field throughout Nigeria as part of
the Mobile Surgical team for the surgical management of mass casualties.
- ? Be flexible and perform tasks not covered in the job description as well as provide support to other departments as needed
- ? Work in close co-operation with local charge nurses and ward
nurses and support the national ward nurse(s) in initiating improvements
within their department
- ? Be an active member of the surgical team acting in the role to ward nurses or in other fields if required
- ? In collaboration with the local counterparts, develop and
implement a teaching and training program for the nurses in the
hospitals visited
- ? Ensure accurate reporting and statistics of the ward activities in close collaboration with the local counterparts.
Requirements
- ? Registered experienced Nurse with previous clinical bedside teaching experience.
- ? Capacity to work as integral part of the Mobile Surgical Team if deployed throughout Nigeria
- ? Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work within a team
- ? Computer literate (word, Excel)
- ? Up to date knowledge and skills in surgical nursing procedures and general nursing skills
- ? Previous working experience with an International Medical NGO will be an asset
- ? Management experience in acute surgical care units (ER,OT,ICU)
- ? Capacity to support Nurses in charge on all nursing aspects
How to Apply
Please submit your application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma) to the
Administrator ICRC,
Delegation Abuja,
No 31 Pope John Paul Street,
Maitama, Abuja
Please
clearly indicate "Ward Nurse" on the envelope. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted. The last date for receiving the
applications is 04.12.2014