OT NURSE – RESERVE POOL

Médecins Sans Frontieres “Doctors Without Borders” is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation

MSF-Belgium is currently seeking to hire an  OT NURSE- RESERVE POOL

Main Purpose

Organize and carry-out all nursing activities related to the operating theatre (OT) running, according to MSF health protocols, universal hygienic standards and in coordination with the surgeon and anaesthetist, in order to ensure a smooth functioning of the surgical activities (pre, during and post-operative care) offered to patients. The selected candidates will be part of the reserve pool for Al-Zawaida Hospital of MSF Belgium. MSF reserves the right to utilise the reserve pool staff across the Gaza Strip.

Accountabilities

• Ensure the preparation of the material and equipment (checking the quantity and quality), in the OT and carry-out the reception, transport of the patient from the preparation room to the OT and ensuring his/her installation for surgery.
• Assist the surgeon and anaesthetist during the operation, anticipating their needs, in order to facilitate their job and helping throughout the whole process.
• Checks vital parameters of the patient with the nurse anaesthetist
• Organize the patient’s transport and installation from the operating theatre to the recovery room and carry-out and/or supervise all the post-operative activities (used material collection, OT’s cleaning and disinfection, resetting all equipment and material back), in order to prepare the OT for next surgical intervention or any emergency.
• Implement and follow-up the hygiene, sterilization, asepsis and disinfection protocols and procedures at all times, in pre, during and post-operative activities, in order to ensure the patient and staff’s safety conditions. i.e. waste containers availability, sharps container, checking no material or needles remain in the surgical towels, placing instruments into soak container, take instruments/linen to sterilization unit, etc.).
• Supervise and train the nurse-aids and cleaners while in the OT in following all appropriate protocols and procedures, in order to ensure the quality of the healthcare given to patients. and train NS where applicable
• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Follow user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning of any device.
• Control all equipment and material stock to be used in the OT, in order to ensure an efficient and rationale use of material resources while preventing damage and deterioration.
• Carry-out and supervise administrative procedures and documents (check identity of patient and his/her consent for the operation, fill in patients files, forms, statistics, quantitative surgical data collection, etc.), and report any problematic situations and cases arising, in order to have updated and correct information about the day-to-day activity and ensuring proper transfer of information.
• Participate in data and reporting
• Intervene in support of other services whenever needed and work particularly in close collaboration with the accident, emergency department and with obstetrics.
• Experience in orthopaedic procedures and special orthopaedic procedures

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Education    : Nursing diploma with specialisation as a theatre nurse essential. Desired Bachelor in science 

                         of Nursing

Experience   : Desirable 2 years’ experience ,Having worked in MSF or other NGO’s and in developing

                         countries is desirable.

Competencies:

• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Good communication skills.
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF  Principles

Language  : English and Arabic (written and verbal).

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.
Interested candidates should fill in the following form and attach there their CV.

OT NURSE

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. In the event of a large number of applications being received, given the urgency of filling the position, MSF reserves the right to consider only the first applications in order of receipt or to close the vacancy before the initial closing date.
Médecins Sans Frontières, Human Resources Department – Gaza Project

Responsible employer

MSF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Men, women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. MSF is committed to hiring candidates who will contribute positively to creating safe and respectful work environments.

Notice

Only short-listed candidates will be announced and invited for the next step of the recruitment process.

All applications will remain the property of MSF-B.