OPERATING THEATRE NURSE

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law.  We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Role description

 As an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team and within the speciality, the OT Nurse promotes and ensures the delivery of high quality patient care to the beneficiaries. S/he works at building capacity in its specific area of expertise within ICRC assisted or independent hospital structures with often limited resources and in challenging environments.

The OT nurse is at the core of developing and implementing good practices in the operating theatres of hospitals. S/he assesses training needs, develops plans of action and draws up training programmes with local personnel.

Main responsabilities

• Demonstrates and delivers a high standard of evidence-based patient care within the Operating Theatres (OT)   
• Develops and delivers a measurable programme of training/coaching within the OT based on the relevant ICRC Guidelines.
• Ensures quality care by adherence to sterilization and infection control policies and safety standards regarding the handling of sharps, fire safety, waste management, etc...
• Establishes and/or completes, all relevant paperwork and ensures accurate and timely data collection for the OT activities.
• Facilitates an appropriate OT preparedness and timely response to emergencies.
• Collaborates fully and proactively with internal and external counterparts, assisting and supporting for an optimal day-to-day organization of operating theatres.
• Ensures that all resources available within their domain of expertise are managed and maintained in an appropriate manner.
• Supervises certain resident nursing and hospital support staff.

Your assets

• Previous experience(s) in acute care departments such as ER, ICU and Recovery Room
• Previous International humanitarian and/or development experience in low income countries (NGO's, IO or charity organization)
• Previous experience(s) within the Red Cross & Red Crescent movement.

Desired profile and skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
• Degree in nursing and a valid license to practice in your country of residence
• Minimum of three years’ experience plus a further two years specialized post-degree clinical experience, or at least five years of recent experience in this domain
• Excellent command of English.  Knowledge of another language of ICRC interest: French, Arabic, Spanish and/or Russian is a strong asset

Our operational & field constraints

• In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
• Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
• Driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
• Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, childen or dependents) for a total of 24 months.

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
• Generous social benefits
• Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere