Main Purpose

The Psychiatric nurse is part of Mental health nursing team, working as part of a team of professional and medical staff that includes doctors, social workers, therapists and psychiatrists;

Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of psychiatric patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the Ethiopians International Migrants (Returnees and Deportees) in the quarantine center supported by MSF and/or the Airport/ Therapeutic counseling Center.

Accountabilities

•             Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.

•             Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.

•             Participating with the Mental Health team in Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit

•             Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases,  carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary

•             Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration for psychiatric patients.

•             Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover, and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping the GP Psychiatric Focal point/Nursing Team supervisor informed.

•             Participating in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, follow-up of expired drugs inventories together with the Nursing Team Supervisor, stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorisation, etc.)

•             Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.

.              Supervising and training nurse-aids, cleaners and other related staff, ensuring teamwork, respecting the communication line and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

·        In collaboration with the medical doctor, performs psychiatric consultations and management of emergency cases; assessing and planning nursing care requirements.

·        Provide infromation to the patients regrading pharmacologic intervention and adherance; building relationships with, reassuring, listening and talking to patients, combating stigma and helping patients and their families deal with it.

·        Encouraging patients to take part in therapeutic activities such as art and role play by liaising with doctors, social workers and other professionals.

·        Participate in data collection and reporting of activities.

·        Supports other medical activities whenever needed.

·        Carryout adminstrative activites and documentation to have an update on the daily activities; writing and updating patient records.

·        Work in close collaboration with MSF mental health team like the psychologists to ensure a comprehensive package of mental health care for all patients.

·        Implement and follow at all times hygiene rules at TCC and Quarantine Center/airport.

·        Provide medications as ordered by the physician during their stay in the TCC/ Quarantine center; assessing treatment success at case conferences and meetings, agreeing and reviewing care plans and monitoring progress.

All applicants should send a CV, cover letter, educational records, work certificates , valid professional license and copy of national ID card either by email to msfe-Addis-mig-finadmin@barcelona.msf.org  (please indicate ¨On the subject box: the vacancy title, ¨your name¨  ON THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR COVER LETTER) OR give in person to MSF Spain Addis Ababa and Gambela office.

Posting date: May 05 , 2020

Closing date: May 21, 2020

Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted.

 Women are highly encouraged to apply

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.