Volunteer Nurses at International Rescue Committee

Role Overview

Volunteer Nurses will supplement the current workforce and deliver basic nursing services alongside seasoned IRC nurses and clinicians, thereby alleviating the overwhelming numbers of clients in need of services.

Responsibilities

• Responding to health emergencies as part of a team;
• Be available to support outreach teams;
• Participate in camp health surveys/campaigns;
• Providing patient care at the Mother child health clinic accordance with the MoH and IRC guidelines and SOPs;
• Review all first ANC visit women and provide standard of care as per Focused ANC (A+FANC) guidelines;
• Review postnatal mothers and provide counselling on nutrition breastfeeding and family planning;
• Review sick children and treat minor illnesses;
• Prescribe nutrition commodities inn the absence of a clinician and nutritionist;
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s records;
• Refer to the clinician all relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management in complex cases;
• Supervise incentive workers and ensure their work follows the IRC and MoH SOPs;
• Escort patient referral to the referral hospital when necessary;
• Daily reporting to the facility in-charge on operational challenges;
• Weekly report to the facility in-charge on service statistics;
• Give health education to patients and clients; and
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies.

Deliverables

• Patient Care Report: Regular reports on the condition of patients.
• End of Assignment Report: A comprehensive report at the end of the assignment detailing the volunteer nurse’s activities and experiences.

Requirements

• Education: Diploma in Nursing from a recognized training institution;
• License: A valid practicing license for the duration of work with IRC;
• Experience: 2 years’ experience working in a hospital. Previous experience in emergency response or public health is an advantage;
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
• Other: Ability to work in challenging environments and adapt to different cultures.