Nurse Aide

Job Description

Title: Nurse Aide

Company Name: Terre des hommes

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf)

Salary: Tk. 55800 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Diploma in Nursing

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Adaptability to roster and shifting priorities·

• Commitment to humanitarian values and professional ethics· 

• Working experiences in Rohingya refugee context is a strong asset

• Hands-on/ Job experience in ICU/HDU/ NICU/ SCANU settings (minimum 1–2 years) will be an advantage

1. Clinical Assessment & Patient Management

• Perform comprehensive vital signs assessments on admission (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, consciousness level, weight).

• Sort patients according to triage category based on urgency and condition.

• Receive patients upon arrival and explain service procedures and modalities.

• Assist with wound dressing and basic first aid under nurse supervision for trauma/ admitted patients.

• Support vaccination services by preparing patients, managing flow, and assisting with documentation.

• Identify and assess children with SAM/MAM using MUAC, weight-for-height, and clinical signs

• Provide emergency interventions including CPR, recovery positioning, airway management, and notify the medical manager immediately.

• Monitor patients on IV therapy, ensuring correct flow rates, site integrity, and signs of fluid

• Equipment Handling: Operate specialized equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, CPAP/BIPAP, infusion pumps, ventilators) as per need.

2. Patient Care & Health education

• Ensure hygiene and comfort of bed-ridden patients.

• Assist with feeding, repositioning, and patient safety.

• Monitor intake and report health changes.

• Carry out delegated nursing care (e.g., damping down, changing urine collectors, parachecks

• Conduct health education sessions sessions based on patient needs.

• Support infection-related reporting (EPI, COVID-19).

• Promptly refer any abnormal changes in patient condition to the nurse supervisor.

3. Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)

• Follow hand hygiene and PPE protocols.

• Safely dispose of medical waste and prepare disinfectants.

• Preparing disinfectant solutions following doses, dilution and usage conditions

• Cleaning and decontaminating used instruments according to the protocol in use

• Cleaning and disinfecting patient areas ,instruments and equipment

• Promote IPC awareness among patients and attendants.

• Perform autoclaving of medical instruments and materials following standard sterilization procedures

• Maintain autoclave equipment and ensure proper documentation of sterilization cycles.

4. Medication Administration

• Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications.

• Monitor treatment responses and educate patients.

• Record vitals signs and medication checklist and registers details

5. Referral & Coordination Support

• Prepare referral documents and assist in patient transfers.

• Ensuring the transfer and transport of patients between the different services and departments

• Coordinate with external facilities.

• Transport lab samples and support dispensary tracking and ensure proper record keeping

6. EMR & Documentation

• Maintain timely, accurate entries in EMR and paper-based documentation systems.

• Record all interventions, observations, and patient status changes clearly and consistently.

• Verify data accuracy and uphold confidentiality and data protection standards.

• Prepare detailed transfer summaries and accompany critical patient referrals when necessary.

• Notify supervisors of any data discrepancies.

5. Teamwork & Communication

• Actively participate in ward rounds regular departmental briefings and updates, and multidisciplinary meetings, contributing nursing insights.

• Provide structured shift handovers, highlighting key events, prescription updates, and patient follow-ups.

• Communicate effectively with patients and families in Bengali, English, and Rohingya as per needed.

• Collaborate with doctors , medical assistant, nurses midwives and other staff to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Support team members during high-pressure situations.

6. Training & Capacity Building

• Train supporting staffs on infection control, patient safety, and basic care.

• Demonstrate proper techniques for daily support, positioning, and mobility.

7. Inventory & Resource Management

• Perform shift-change inventory checks of medications, equipment, and consumables.

• Monitor daily consumption and submit timely restock requests (SIR).

• Ensure all reusable medical equipment is sterilized appropriately.

• Report equipment failures, supply shortages, or overstock situations to the supervisor.

8. Specialized BEmONC Responsibilities (when applicable)

• Assist midwives during normal deliveries under the supervision of a doctor.

• Support emergency obstetric procedures and provide postpartum care if needed.

• Monitor maternal and fetal status during labor following established protocols.

• Educate and assist mothers with breastfeeding and address common issues.

• Two Festival bonuses

• Severance pay

• Life insurance for employees

• Health insurance for the employees and dependents

• Mobile bill

• Two weekly off days

• 18 days annual leave, 14 days sick leave, 10 days casual leave, along with special leave as per organizational policy.

These benefits are administered following national staff regulations and it`s amendments.