Employer: Remote Medical International
Nurse - Angola
Description
This position is for the provision of a qualified nurse to provide medical care at worksites as designated by the client or content of the scope of work (SOW). In this role, providers will be treating COVID-19 patients and provide general urgent care for immediate onshore projects in Angola. Must be fluent in English. Portuguese also highly preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited the following. Whilst comprehensive, the actual situational aspect of a given project, worksite or client task may add additional duties or not require all those listed below.
To be fully conversant with Remote Healthcare Provider (RHCP) guidelines and Recordable
Case Management (RCM) guidelines
To adhere to the Healthcare Provider (HCP) Supervisory Agreement
To be cognizant of the content and ethos of the RMI Field Operations Manual (FOM)
To be fully aware of the field Medical Emergency Response Plan (MERP), Topside and Global
Coordination Center (GCC) capability and use, along with knowing all procedures required for
medevacs or other patient transfer processes out of the field
To be fully cognizant of project disease prevention, control and management processes
Appropriately refers to FOS and/or consultation of Topside Support for non-resolving patients or
those requiring secondary diagnostics
In incidents of emergency illness or injury cases, stabilizes, manages and monitors patient(s) until
aeromedical or ground transport evacuation takes place
To be the point of contact on the ground managing such emergency cases, communicating
directly with the FOS and client Environment Health & Safety (EHS) or Operations personnel
Reports to FOS and client nominated line-manager or EHS Supervisor with regards to case
categories (FAC/MTC/WR/NWR/LTI/RWC, etc.)
Takes appropriate action with regards to reportable diseases and communicable infection
outbreak
To ensure that the clinic is maintained at full readiness with appropriate medicines, equipment
and consumables as required by FOM or RHCP Guidelines or specific SOW/Work-task content
Ensures clinic equipment receives daily, weekly or monthly maintenance and technical checks as
indicated by RMI clinical SOPs
Ensures Resupply of such materials to be coordinated through the FOS
To carry out any Health and Hygiene control/management processes completed as directed by the FOS
To carry out any workforce first-aid training and emergency drill practices as directed by the FOS
and site EHS entities, as may be required by the SOW
To manage site controlled substances (CS) supply in accordance with RMI CS SOP’s
To forward monthly record of such checks and control measures of CS to FOS
To manage patient data by the use of RMI Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
To complete and forward any reporting requirements from the FOS or client representative as
required by the SOW
To complete any timesheet requirements in a timely manner and forward to FOS accordingly
To identify any presentational trends and inform FOS should any be noted
To be professional in appearance and manner at all times
To be the main point of contact for client EHS and site manager entities and communication
frequently with such personnel
To carry out any site medical inductions required and monitor workforce personal health status in
accordance with national, client or specific Fit to Work standards
To carry out drug & alcohol screening of the workforce as required by the SOW
To carry out any workforce immunization programs as directed by the FOS or required by the
SOW
To encourage health promotion activities within the workforce
To be aware of and comply with PM, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Regional Medical Director
(RM) and RMI corporate communications, updates and notices
To be compliant with any statutory or company required training objectives
To be compliant with any client or SOW mandatory operational requirements
Maintain current professional certifications, as designated for assigned projects
Any other duties as assigned by the Field Operating Supervisor, Project Manager, Deputy Project
Manager, or Director of Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability that will be required.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Requirements:
Fluent in both English, Written and Spoken
Fluent in Portuguese highly preferred but not required
Minimum of 3-years post licensing experience preferred
Holds a current and unrestricted license as a nurse
Proven reliability, integrity and professional conduct in previous employments
Able to successfully pass any nationally required, project or SOW required Fit to Work medical assessments
Must have documented and current immunizations as required by project and/or country’s Ministry of Health and as recommended by the Center of Disease Control
Preferred but not required:
BLS, ACLS and ATLS
Emergency treatment/care experience preferred
Previous remote site and/or O&G Industry experience welcomed, but not a prerequisite
Previous experience in remote medical support services
Previous supervisory employments
Previous management experience
Working knowledge or practical experience of occupational systems, reporting procedures and
classifications
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, along with general computer and technological literacy
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the knowledge and ability to create and use spreadsheets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
After receipt of training and assessment, the ability to effectively use RMI EHR systems
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Ability to write comprehensive reports, both technical and procedural
Capable administrative and coordination skills
Ethical understanding of patient processes, data information and confidentiality
Awareness and following of HIPPA rules and guidelines along with an understanding of similar processes required by countries outside the USA
Be cognizant of modern and up to date medical administrative ethos and have a proactive, innovative and enquiring nature with a degree of initiative and decision-making surety
WORKING CONDITIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Candidates must be able to read and speak English with the ability to assimilate and comprehend briefings, directions instructions, correspondence, and memos. Have the ability to write effective, accurate correspondence and be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, clients, and other employees of the client workforce.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization might exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be medically passed as Fit to Work as noted above. The working environment will often be in an austere location with limited communication and transport routes. Living conditions may be rudimentary, Special dietary needs will be difficult to cater for and should be declared on the pre-hire physical to assess suitability.
The area of deployment may present extremes of temperature and will often be remote in nature with little or poor infrastructure in the way of roads and access.The areas of deployment may have a number of indigenous disease risks and all personnel must have appropriate immunizations as detailed in the pre-deployment health assessment guidelines. Malaria and Dengue are endemic and it is possible that daily malaria prophylaxis may be a project requirement.
