Operating Room Nurses

Responsibilities

As an operating room (OR) nurse working with Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), you will coordinate and plan the activities of the OR, sterilization unit and anesthetic recovery area. You will also monitor quality and hygiene in the OR, supervise and train staff, and support with policy development. Locally hired nurses provide direct care. Internationally hired OR nurses are in charge of medical supply and ensure that protocols are respected and quality standards met. You will also participate in data collection and reporting.

Requirements

• Full and current registration as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner
• Minimum two years relevant post-qualification work experience
• Experience in providing pre- and post-operative care
• At least six months of clinical experience within the last two years
• Experience in managing staff in a multicultural team (supervision and training)
• Fluency in English and French (Intermediate +, minimum level B2 in both). Refer to this

Assets

Relevant OR experience in pediatrics, maternity, trauma and orthopedic surgery Experience in sterilization procedures (e.g. autoclave) Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (especially Excel)

MSF Core Competencies

Familiarity with EDI concepts and their application in a humanitarian context