Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS), Emergency Response Unit (ERU) Operating Room Nurse Job Vacancy in Canada

Description:

The Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS), a
non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well
as the most vulnerable throughout the world, is currently seeking an
experienced Operating Theatre Nurse to be part of the Emergency Response Unit
(ERU) roster of the Canadian Red Cross, to be trained and ready to deploy on
short notice in the event of an overseas emergency.

 To
undertake professional duties under direction of the ERU Team leader / Head
Nurse

 To support
the establishment and management of the operating department and recovery ward,
in cooperation with the surgeon and anaesthetist

 To be
responsible for the OR equipment, supply and use of drugs and consumables.

 To liaise
with other hospital staff to plan surgical lists.

 To work
according to the Ministry of Health / WHO guidelines and ensure national
standards are maintained, including sterilisation and adherence to universal
precautions.

 To liaise
as requested with local health authorities and other health providers.

 To
supervise and provide training for local personnel, where appropriate.

 To ensure
all documentation meets local legal requirements and that statistical data is
collated, using the health monitoring system, and to incorporate information in
regular reports.

 To support
the capacity of the host National Society and develop skills where possible.

Personal Competencies

 Commitment
to the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement

 Integrity
of personal conduct


Sensitivity to diversity


Flexibility & adaptability

 Proactive
attitude

 Solution
focused


Decisiveness


Accountability

 Team
player

 Developed
interpersonal skills

 Resilience

Essential Requirements

 Must be
eligible to work in Canada

 In good
mental & physical health


Professional qualification in field of expertise with a valid
professional license where applicable Minimum 3 years professional experience
in their field of expertise

 Fluency in
English (written and spoken)

 Overseas
experience in developing countries

 Experience
of working effectively within a multicultural team

 Ability to
work in high stress environments with minimal supervision

 Experience
in staff supervision, management and development

 Must have
a valid driver’s licence, with the ability to drive manual gears

 Agreement
to follow the Red Cross Code of Conduct

Desirable

 Fluency in
more than one language – including French, Spanish, Arabic and/or Russian

 Experience
of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent

 Experience
of working for a humanitarian aid organisation in a developing country


Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word processing)