Working as operating theatre nurse in the field
You often work with emergency teams to treat people wounded in conflict zones or as a result of natural disasters.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure preparation of the material and equipment in the OT, receive patients and take them from the preparation room to the OT, making sure they are ready for surgery
- Assist the surgeon and anaesthetist during the operation, anticipating their needs in order to facilitate their job; with the nurse anaesthetist, monitor the vital parameters of the patient
- Organise patient transportation from the OT to the recovery room and carry-out and/or supervise all the postoperative activities to prepare the OT for the next scheduled operation or emergency
- Implement the hygiene, sterilisation, asepsis and disinfection protocols and procedures at all times, before, during and after operations, to ensure the safety conditions of patients and staff
- Supervise and train the nurse aides and cleaners while in the OT, following MSF protocols
- Control all equipment and material stock used in the OT to ensure efficient and rational use of material resources
- Contribute to monthly reports according to guidelines (statistical reports, etc.)
Requirements:
- Nursing diploma with OT specialisation
- Two years’ professional experience as an OT Nurse
- Recent clinical experience (at least six months within the last 24 months)
- IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Fluency in English and/or French; any other languages are an asset (Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian)
- Available for a minimum of six months
- Commitment to MSF’s work and values
- Strong team player
- Willingness to work in all kinds of contexts worldwide, including unstable areas
- Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team
- Flexible and able to manage stress
- Self-driven with a solution-oriented approach
- Ability to train others
Assets:
- Experience working in developing countries
- People management experience
We encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, abilities and all other characteristics of diversity.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference and criminal record checks.
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