Thursday, September 20, 2018

Nurse

Employer:  KBR
Location: Iraq

Working Conditions: Working conditions in Iraq are arduous and includes heat and dust, frequently involving much physical exertion and exposure to the elements. Operations will be of a 24 hour nature and may include routine air travel. Accommodation & full messing provided.

Key Responsiblities:
Assist with the daily running of a small clinic within the FCO Embassy compound in Baghdad/Kabul. Patient population of about 500. Employed as a junior member of a small 3 member team comprising of the Senior Nurse and two Junior Nurses working a 6-6 rotation.
Provision of emergency and first aid assistance to locally employed workers
Provision of Primary Health Care and Emergency Medical Response to expatriate personnel (FCO, Other government agencies and contractors)
Assist with the maintaining of a program of Psychological health screening to all FCO staff and as part of this process initiate face to face consultations with FCO staff two weeks after arrival in post, and every 3 months thereafter.

Provide appropriate levels of emergency care, including preparation and assistance of emergency medical evacuations (aeromedical). There may be a requirement to undertake aeromedical evacuations. Which will include the carrying of heavy medical emergency equipment and patient who is being evacuated.
A UK Full driving licence as is required in order to drive a B6 Armoured Ambulance for response to emergencies within the compound.
Liaise with other agencies and health care providers to provide full medical support in extreme and potentially hazardous conditions
Implementing and maintaining medical records in accordance with UK guidelines for all FCO personnel and patients who visit the clinic.
Advice and pastoral care to FCO staff
Assist with the daily running of the clinic ensuring that rooms are well maintained, and that all medical equipment and supplies are stored to UK standards and maintained to UK best practice (including disposal of sharps, and expired medications)
Taking and labelling DNA samples from visa applicants in the form of Buccal swabs.
Psychological and occupational health screening to all FCO staff
Appropriate level of trauma care, including preparation and assistance of emergency medical evacuations
Liaise with other agencies to provide full medical support in extreme conditions
Wearing of body armour (jacket & helmet) may be necessary when carrying out all duties.


Qualifications: 

Essential:
A registered nurse (Adult Nursing Level 1) registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK)
Advanced Life Support Course (ALS)
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
A minimum of 12 months nursing experience in the pre-hospital / remote / offshore environments, candidates with an appropriate knowledge and experience of A&E Nursing / Primary Health Care Nursing will also be considered.
Full UK Driving Licence (There is a requirement to Drive B6 Armoured Ambulance and other vehicles)

Desirable:
Diploma or higher in Nursing.
PGDip or higher in a subject relevant to working environment.
Appropriate Flight Nursing Qualification (RCN, FNO/ FNA)
Minor Illness Qualification
Minor Injury Qualification
Previous experience of working in remote and hostile environments is an advantage.

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