Clinic Nurse - United Nations Dispensary

• Within delegated authority, the Nurse shall be responsible for the following duties
• Attend the UN Clinic on a full-time basis;
• Assist the UN Physician in the performance of his/her duties
• Responds to emergency calls during outside office hours when necessary and assists Medical Doctors in providing adequate care;
• Give first-aid and advice to the staff and their recognized dependents;
• Ensures effective liaison between patient and private doctor, paramedics, family members, and colleagues as appropriate;
• Documents case findings.
• Performs diagnostic and screening tests such as: ECG, x-rays, laboratory (blood and urine), and other tests as required.
• Performs clinical assessment of patients visiting the walk-in clinic;
•  Facilitates referral to the UN Medical Doctor or to an outside physician, as required.
•  Ensures preparedness of staff travelling on missions or reassignments, including administration of appropriate vaccine, instructions on malaria prophylaxis and other travel-related ailments.
•  Instructs on the content and potential uses of the travel kit.
•  Assists in providing health education and health promotion programs;
•  Participates in work environment assessment, e.g. office ergonomics, and addresses other occupational health issues.
•  Coordinates medical evacuation and cooperates with Medical Services Division in N.Y. and the receiving facilities in home countries;
•  Assists in providing medical support during evacuation and repatriation;
•  Advises evacuees on the requirements for evacuation and/or escorts patients if needed;
•  Concludes or closes medical evacuation files to enable staff members to submit claims;
•  Assist in arrangements for the deceased;
•  Designs and implements outreach programs for mission personnel;
•  Plans and organizes preventive and promotes medical fairs;
•  Perform medical briefing for incoming staff and conduct first aid training;
•  Assess needs of clients visiting the walk-in clinic, provides care/advice (e.g., the benefits of preventive medicine etc.) accordingly and facilitates referral to the UN Medical Physician or to an outside physician, as indicated;
•  Administer minor “outpatient” treatment and immunization requirements;
•  Assists in maintaining records of patients' medical data including consultations and treatment;
• Maintain strict confidentiality with regards to patient’s medical records; patient management and treatment.
• Perform medication, injection, dressing, stitching, foreign body extraction and so on as needed;
• Performs other related duties as require

Administrative duties

• Maintain the UN Clinic in good order and keep the inventory of medical supplies and equipment up-to-date and be prepared for disaster;
•  In consultation with the UN medical physician, maintain a 24-hour roster of available specialists for referral and treatment;
•  Coordinate and supervise the work of other UN Dispensary personnel i.e. Ambulance Driver and Cleaner;
• Check equipment and supplies on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis and maintain them in working order;
• Ensures that medical instruments are properly sterilized and maintains hygiene and cleanliness of the dispensary;

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Professionalism: Knowledge and experience in clinical/occupational nursing.

• Planning and Organising: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; ability to establish priorities and to plan and co-ordinate own work plan; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

• Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new skills in the nursing field.

• Technology Awareness: Proficiency in relevant medical software packages.

• Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

• Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.

• Client Orientation: Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion. Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines. Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients. Responds to client needs promptly.

Required Skills and Experience