Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Region: Global Deployment Option
Contract type: Open-ended contract
Your role
As an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Specialist Nurse Emergency Room (ER) promotes and ensures the delivery of high quality patient care in the field of their expertise seeking to achieve national/international standards depending on the context. The Specialist Nurse ER works at building capacity in specific nursing care and infection control in ICRC assisted or independent hospital structures with often limited resources and in challenging environments.
Your responsibilities
Provides high quality specialized care, often in a limited resource setting, to admitted patients, following the ICRC Nursing Guidelines and international guidelines and in collaboration with other members of the hospital team
Participates in the delivery of a programme of training/coaching to measurably improve the provision of specialized patient care
Promotes a clean and safe patient environment and ensures that ICRC hygiene standards are regularly measured and maintained (sterilization and infection control and safety regarding the handling of sharps, fire safety, waste management, etc…)
Ensures accurate data collection through the timely completion and filing of all patient/structure related documents
Participates effectively in the team and medical structures' preparedness & response to emergencies
Builds a dialogue which demonstrates a strong understanding of the need to cooperate with and support both internal and external counterparts
Ensures a rational use of resources available and reordering of supplies as well as appropriate use and maintenance of equipment
May supervise certain resident nursing and hospital support staff
Your qualifications
Degree in nursing (with a minimum of a three-year course)
Specialized nursing degree in emergency of minimum one year or demonstrated ability of five years in dedicated ER settings
Registered nurse with a valid license to practice in their country of residence
Your profile
Minimum two years’ experience post-specialty degree in hospital posting
Fluent in English and a good command of another ICRC working language (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian or Arabic).
Previous international exposure, ideally in low-resource settings
Good communication skills, capacity to manage and work within a multicultural & multidisciplinary team
Open-minded to cultural diversity, positive, flexible and able to adapt to harsh living conditions and/or unstable security environment
Your assets (desirable skills and experience)
Significant experience(s) in acute care departments such as ER, ICU and Recovery Room and in treating trauma cases
Experience in Mass Casualty Management, Routine Triage and related Training
Previous experience(s) within the Red Cross & Red Crescent movement
Our operational context
In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
You are in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure
You possess a driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
You are prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 24 months
Length of assignment: two-month onboarding + six-month mission minimum, preferably longer.
What we offer
Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
The opportunity to promote humanitarian values and to alleviate suffering
Attractive social benefits
Length of assignments: two-month onboarding + six- month assignments minimum, preferably longer.
Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere to experience different contexts, fields and challenges!
How to apply
Ready to apply? You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter as well as copies of your diplomas and certifications, valid license to practice, passport and your driving license.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.
Apply now »
Region: Global Deployment Option
Contract type: Open-ended contract
Your role
As an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Specialist Nurse Emergency Room (ER) promotes and ensures the delivery of high quality patient care in the field of their expertise seeking to achieve national/international standards depending on the context. The Specialist Nurse ER works at building capacity in specific nursing care and infection control in ICRC assisted or independent hospital structures with often limited resources and in challenging environments.
Your responsibilities
Provides high quality specialized care, often in a limited resource setting, to admitted patients, following the ICRC Nursing Guidelines and international guidelines and in collaboration with other members of the hospital team
Participates in the delivery of a programme of training/coaching to measurably improve the provision of specialized patient care
Promotes a clean and safe patient environment and ensures that ICRC hygiene standards are regularly measured and maintained (sterilization and infection control and safety regarding the handling of sharps, fire safety, waste management, etc…)
Ensures accurate data collection through the timely completion and filing of all patient/structure related documents
Participates effectively in the team and medical structures' preparedness & response to emergencies
Builds a dialogue which demonstrates a strong understanding of the need to cooperate with and support both internal and external counterparts
Ensures a rational use of resources available and reordering of supplies as well as appropriate use and maintenance of equipment
May supervise certain resident nursing and hospital support staff
Your qualifications
Degree in nursing (with a minimum of a three-year course)
Specialized nursing degree in emergency of minimum one year or demonstrated ability of five years in dedicated ER settings
Registered nurse with a valid license to practice in their country of residence
Your profile
Minimum two years’ experience post-specialty degree in hospital posting
Fluent in English and a good command of another ICRC working language (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian or Arabic).
Previous international exposure, ideally in low-resource settings
Good communication skills, capacity to manage and work within a multicultural & multidisciplinary team
Open-minded to cultural diversity, positive, flexible and able to adapt to harsh living conditions and/or unstable security environment
Your assets (desirable skills and experience)
Significant experience(s) in acute care departments such as ER, ICU and Recovery Room and in treating trauma cases
Experience in Mass Casualty Management, Routine Triage and related Training
Previous experience(s) within the Red Cross & Red Crescent movement
Our operational context
In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
You are in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure
You possess a driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
You are prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 24 months
Length of assignment: two-month onboarding + six-month mission minimum, preferably longer.
What we offer
Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
The opportunity to promote humanitarian values and to alleviate suffering
Attractive social benefits
Length of assignments: two-month onboarding + six- month assignments minimum, preferably longer.
Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere to experience different contexts, fields and challenges!
How to apply
Ready to apply? You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter as well as copies of your diplomas and certifications, valid license to practice, passport and your driving license.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.
Apply now »
