Operating Theatre Nurse (2)
About the Role:
Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
The Operating Theatre Nurse will organize and carry-out all nursing activities related to the operating theatre (OT) running, according to Save the Children’s health protocols, universal hygienic standards and in coordination with the surgeon and anaesthetist, in order to ensure a smooth functioning of the surgical activities (pre, during and post-operative care) offered to patients.
Qualifications and experience
At least Advanced diploma (A1) in Nursing graduated from recognized university
Valid license to practice issued by the professional council in Rwanda
5 Years’ experience in Hospital settings, with at least three years’ experience working as a Perioperative nurse
Training in Perioperative Nursing will be an added advantage
Comprehensive knowledge and skills in information technologies, and records keeping in health facilities.
Strong background in medical or nursing care process, and or health informatics.
Excellent liaison abilities and good communication skills (French, Kinyarwanda, and English preferred).
Computer knowledge (Microsoft office, M.S Word, MS Excel)
Attention to detail, analytical and technical abilities, excellent manners, honesty.
Training in Perioperative nursing care, voluntary circumcision
Sharp knowledge and skills in medical and surgical nursing care process.
Proven experience in Operative room and sterilization of surgical instruments.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
This position is on Child Safeguarding- Level 3: The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs. Or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ANTI-HARASSMENT Policy
We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.
SCI takes a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.
Application Information: https://rwanda.savethechildren.net
Deadline for receiving applications is 7th January 2022.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process
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