Infirmier(e)

The nurse at the United Nations clinic operates under the immediate supervision of the UN doctor for technical matters and the general supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator for administrative issues. The role involves managing clinical services, providing medical administration, and supporting emergency and routine healthcare for UN staff and their dependents.

Responsibilities

• Manage the United Nations Clinic full-time
• Assist the UN Doctor in performing duties
• Respond to emergency calls outside office hours as necessary and assist doctors in providing adequate care
• Provide first aid and advice to staff and recognized dependents
• Ensure effective liaison between patient and private doctor, paramedics, family members and colleagues as appropriate
• Document case findings
• Perform diagnostic and screening tests such as ECG, X-rays, laboratory tests (blood and urine) and other tests as needed
• Conduct clinical assessment of walk-in patients
• Facilitate referral to the UN doctor or external doctor as needed
• Ensure staff traveling on mission or reassignment receive appropriate vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis instructions and other travel-related health advice
• Provide instructions on travel kit contents and uses
• Assist in providing health education and promotion programs
• Participate in workplace environment assessment and address occupational health issues
• Coordinate medical evacuations and cooperate with medical services division in New York and receiving facilities in home countries
• Provide medical support during evacuation and repatriation
• Advise evacuees on evacuation requirements and/or escort patients if necessary
• Close medical evacuation files to enable staff to submit reimbursement claims
• Assist in organizing the deceased
• Design and implement outreach programs for mission staff
• Plan and organize medical prevention and promotion fairs
• Conduct medical briefings for incoming staff and provide first aid training
• Assess needs of walk-in clients, provide care and advice, and facilitate referral to UN or external doctors as needed
• Administer minor outpatient treatments and vaccination requirements
• Help maintain patient medical records including consultations and treatments
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient medical records and care
• Perform medication administration, injections, dressings, sutures, foreign body extractions as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Maintain the United Nations clinic in good condition and keep inventory of medical supplies and equipment ready for emergencies
• Maintain a 24-hour list of available specialists for referral and treatment in consultation with the UN doctor
• Coordinate and supervise other United Nations dispensary staff such as ambulance driver and cleaner
• Check medical equipment and supplies daily, weekly, monthly and annually and keep them operational
• Ensure medical instruments are properly sterilized and maintain dispensary hygiene and cleanliness
• Ensure ambulance medical instruments and equipment are maintained and replaced after use through monthly checks
• Enter patient medical data into registers, patient files and electronic databases
• Schedule consultations with the UN doctor for eligible staff and dependents
• Maintain a 24-hour list of specialists for referrals and treatment when necessary
• Ensure proper and safe disposal of hazardous and medical waste in close coordination with doctor, lab technicians and pharmacists
• Identify and plan clinic needs for materials, supplies and equipment and make requests accordingly
• Liaise with Procurement and Supply Sections to establish essential mission contracts
• Develop logistical plans to support satellite clinics in the field and monitor implementation
• Prepare and implement duty rosters for clinic staff
• Maintain inventory and distribute medical supplies to remote posts
• Organize appointments and medical examinations for mission staff
• Update monthly medical reports

Requirements

• High School certificate - 6 year(s) experience
• Diplôme d’infirmier agrée et inscription aux ordres des infirmiers
• Experience or basic knowledge in ECG, CPR or basic resuscitation and SARC or equivalent emergency medical care required
• Additional recognized training in primary health care is desirable
• Training in HIV/AIDS management is desirable
• National registration and license are required
• Minimum of 6 years continuous clinical nursing experience, preferably in a multicultural environment
• Experience in intensive care and health administration
• Supervisory experience in a United Nations field operation is an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant UN administrative policies and procedures are desirable
• Experience in trauma and emergency care is desirable
• Experience using computers and office software (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is desirable
• Fluency in French, both oral and written, is required
• Fluency in English, both oral and written; knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset
• Knowledge of gender issues is desirable
• Experience with care of persons with reduced mobility

Skills

• Clinical Nursing
• ECG
• CPR
• Basic Resuscitation
• Emergency Medical Care
• Primary Health Care
• HIV Public Health Management
• Intensive Care Nursing
• Health Administration
• Supervision Experience
• Administrative Policies
• Trauma Care
• Emergency Care
• Medical Administration
• Care for Reduced Mobility
• Computer Literacy
• MS Word
• Excel

Languages

Français, Anglais