Nurse - Local National at IQARUS IT

Lualaba, Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, IT Skills, Electronic Medical Records, English Fluency, French Fluency, Autonomous Work, Stress Management, Teamwork, Patient Assessment, Emergency Care, Primary Healthcare, Medical Record Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Iqarus has a proud history, extending over 40 years, of delivering fully-integrated healthcare solutions in complex and demanding operating environments. We operate across the medical spectrum from primary care and occupational health, to advanced pre-hospital trauma care, through to full scale laboratory, radiological, diagnostic and surgical capabilities. Our approach projects the highest standards of clinical care into the environments in which we operate, through a combination of local knowledge, multinational medical staff, integrated global clinical governance, training and medical supply. Our highly-skilled operational teams deliverfrontline and preventative services to mitigate health risk and help organisations keep their workforces safe, healthy, resilient and productive.By increasing the quality, simplicity and efficiency of health delivery we enhance our clients’ return on investment in health and in many instances, help elevate social and/or humanitarian objectives too. Our clients include multinationals and SMEs, governments, non-governmental organisations, supra-nationals, and non-governmental organisations. Job Description Maintain patient’s medical records and ensure confidentiality for effective management. Procure, distribute, and manage medical equipment, medications, and consumables. Evaluate critically ill or injured patients by collecting current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history communicate with the Physician and patients ensuring the accuracy of the information given to the patient regarding his health condition, diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication protocols. Monitor patients’ conditions and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice. Observing and interpreting patients’ symptoms and communicating them to physicians. Consults and coordinates with the health team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Responsible for maintaining Emergency care standards Demonstration of sound decision-making in emergency scenarios based on patient conditions such as vital signs, patient presentation, and assessments. Provide professional, evidence-based Primary Healthcare to patients during daytime hours on a 12-hour continuous basis. Be prepared to manage medical emergencies, 24/7. Stabilize and prepare patients ahead of MEDEVAC and be prepared to provide medical care during transfers. Provide advice and guidance to UNHCR staff on matters relating to risks to health, including mental health first aid. When necessary, work in conjunction local providers and the Physician to coordinate medical movements/evacuations from Duty Stations. Delivering health promotion and education activities, coordinating assigned health programs. Qualifications Accepted international standard paramedic/general nursing qualification Current valid registration/licence to practice in country of origin Minimum of 3 Years’ post qualification experience ACLS or equivalent Remote area/austere environment experience preferred. Additional Information Key Skills: Excellent communication skills Excellent IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems Fluency in English with French language preferred Essential Capabilities: Must be able to work autonomously in demanding situations. Ability to work calmly and effectively under high-stress work conditions Ability to work within a multi-disciplined team, with clinical and non-clinical personnel

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Responsibilities

The nurse is responsible for providing evidence-based primary healthcare, managing medical records, and coordinating patient care with physicians. They must also handle medical emergencies, stabilize patients for MEDEVAC, and provide health education to staff.