Nurse

Job Description

Title: Nurse

Company Name: Terre des hommes

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf)

Salary: Tk. 55800 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Diploma in Nursing

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

Clinical Assessment & Patient Care

• Perform comprehensive vital signs assessments on admission (e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, weight). And sorting of patient as per triage category.

• Identify and escalate critical warning signs (e.g., hypo/hyperthermia, hypo/hypertension, tachycardia/bradycardia, altered consciousness, dehydration, convulsions, vomiting, diarrhea, edema).

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

• Provide dressing, wound care and post-operative care for trauma/ admitted patients.

• 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 overload.

• Manage patients with devices such as gastric tubes or urinary catheters, ensuring proper placement and cleanliness.

• Support patient nutrition and assist with feeding as required.

• Expertise to operate advanced/ specialized equipments including:

• Cardiac monitors

• CPAP/ BIPAP machines

• Syringe /Infusion pumps

• Ventilators (invasive and non-invasive) whenever available

2. Infection Control & Patient Safety

• Follow hand hygiene and PPE protocols.

• Properly segregate medical waste ,Safely dispose of medical waste and prepare disinfectants.

• Preparing disinfectant solutions following doses, dilution and usage conditions

• Cleaning,decontaminating and disinfecting patient areas ,instruments and equipment used instruments according to the protocol

• 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

• Maintain aseptic technique during procedures and wound care.

• Maintain personal hygiene of patients, including access to their cleanliness and clean bedding.

3. Medication Administration

• Administer medications accurately, verifying dosage, route, timing, and expiration.

• Apply proper technique for oral, topical, and injectable medications in line with infection prevention protocols.

• Monitor for and document treatment responses and side effects.

• Provide patient and family education regarding medications and treatment plans.

• Record all administered medications and obtain required co-signatures.

4. 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.

• Assist with wound dressings and support complex medical procedures.

5. Teamwork & Communication

• Actively participate in ward rounds 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 and other staff to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Support team members during high-pressure situations.

• Engage in regular departmental briefings and updates.

6. Training & Capacity Building

• Train Nurse Aides on infection control, patient safety, and basic care.

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

• Supervise and assess vital signs measurement and documentation skills.

• Conduct orientation and ongoing skill refreshers based on identified needs.

• Serve as the training focal point and participate in in-service training sessions as needed.

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.

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

• Two Festival bonus

• 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.