UA
26 days ago
Community Nurse
Main Responsibilities:
Provide nursing care to clients with moderate and severe mental health disorders in the community or at home.
Perform basic medical diagnostics (blood pressure, glucose levels, oxygen saturation, ECG, etc.) and record results following IRC protocol. Offer self-care advice to patients.
Dispense medications prescribed by the doctor and explain the method of application according to the prescription.
Work closely with the psychologist to ensure the physical and mental health and well-being of the most vulnerable beneficiaries through daily home visits.
Assess specific vulnerabilities of beneficiaries through MHPSS mobile teams and develop appropriate case management strategies.
Maintain comprehensive medical records of all patients visited by the MHPSS mobile teams.
Assist in developing schedules, routes, and supplies for the MHPSS mobile team.
Collaborate closely with the doctor and pharmacist to ensure uninterrupted consumption, ordering, and replenishment of medications and supplies for the MHPSS mobile clinic.
Monitor and report on public health conditions in the community, provide consultations, and develop strategies to improve sanitary and epidemiological conditions.
Participate in information management and data collection for MHPSS mobile teams.
Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to improve access, quality standards, efficiency, and participation based on statistical outcomes, assessments, surveys, and patient feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
Skills and Qualifications:
Education in nursing or another health-related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in nursing practice in clinical or outpatient settings, with significant experience in palliative and home care. Experience working with psychiatric patients is an advantage.
Previous experience in health programs and experience with NGOs is an advantage.
Ability to work in a team, flexibility, ability to handle stressful workloads, and work with limited resources.
Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, basic knowledge of English is preferred.
Proficiency in IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is essential for tasks such as data collection, map updating, and providing detailed weekly reports on outreach activities.
Women are encouraged to apply.
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