Nurse
– Nurse
Company: Industry: Non-Profit and Social Services Job Location: Amman, Jordan Career Level: Junior (With some experience in the field) Date Posted: 28-09-2022 Ref. Number: 153525
Nurse
Job Description and Requirements
Background/IRC:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over countries and U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Since 2007, IRC has worked with refugees and other vulnerable populations in Jordan focusing on urban and camp interventions addressing health, protection, economic development, and early childhood development for Syrian refugees and host communities. IRC through its health program has been providing essential Primary and Reproductive Health (RH) services to Syrian refugees and vulnerable host communities in Jordan.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Nurse will take on the role of supporting the medical that will deliver the services to Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians, Under direct supervision from the Senior Health Officer, this position will provide professional medical care with the highest quality following national and international laws and standards.
Major Responsibilities:
The nurse will be specifically responsible for achieving the following objectives:
Assessing the conditions of the patient, initiating medical attention, and performing the role of a registered nurse
Aiding physician as required during treatment and examination;
Updating patients' registration books and other related appointment information;
Maintaining and reviewing patient records, charts, and other pertinent information relating to HIS;
Maintaining patient confidentiality;
Performing other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned.
Preparing and facilitating regular health education sessions for patients at the clinics in coordination with the clinic staff
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to:
Senior Health Officer
Position directly supervises
: None
Indirect Reporting:
Health Manager
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal:
Senior Health Officer, Health Manager
External:
None
Working Environment:
The position is based in the Zaatari camp.
The IRC and IRC workers adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
:
Education:
A certified Nursing degree
Work Experience
:1 to 2 years of work experience as a nurse
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding to both oral and written inquiries.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical and clinic staff, and the public.
The ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Have a minimum administrative background and be able to take on medical/non-medical responsibilities
* Committed to helping refugees and working within IRC clinic protocols.
Language Skills:
Fluent in Arabic. Basic knowledge of English.
Certificates or Licenses:
Be certified to practice nursing in Jordan as a nurse and have any other necessary certification from the government, and maintain a license throughout the duration of the hire.
Company: Industry: Non-Profit and Social Services Job Location: Amman, Jordan Career Level: Junior (With some experience in the field) Date Posted: 28-09-2022 Ref. Number: 153525للتقدم على الوظيفة
