Community Nurse

The Community Nurse provides nursing and basic medical services within IRC’s integrated humanitarian health program for conflict-affected populations and other vulnerable groups. The position involves working as part of a multidisciplinary mobile team and includes conducting health assessments, dispensing medications, and supporting mental health care in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to clients with moderate and severe mental health conditions in the community or at home.
• Conduct basic medical assessments (blood pressure, blood glucose, oxygen saturation, ECG, etc.) and record results in accordance with IRC protocols.
• Provide clients with self-care recommendations.
• Dispense medications prescribed by the physician and explain to the patient how to use them according to the prescription.
• Work closely with the psychologist to support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable clients through daily home visits.
• Assess clients’ specific vulnerabilities with the support of the Health Department and develop individualized case management strategies accordingly.
• Maintain complete medical records for all patients served by Health Department staff.
• Contribute to the development of schedules, routes, and supplies for the Health Department.
• Work closely with the physician to ensure the proper use, ordering, and replenishment of medications and medical supplies for the Health Department.
• Monitor and report on public health conditions in the community, provide consultations, and develop strategies to improve sanitary and epidemiological conditions.
• Participate in information management and data collection for the Health Department.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to improve access, quality standards, efficiency, and participation based on statistical results, assessments, surveys, and client feedback.
• Collaborate with IRC’s partner organizations to provide nursing consultations and healthcare services to clients referred through established referral pathways.
• Maintain and submit all required reporting documentation accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with established requirements, procedures, and deadlines.
• Participate in official business trips, field visits, and emergency response activities in accordance with program needs and IRC operational requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Education in Nursing or another health-related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of professional nursing experience in clinical or outpatient settings, with substantial experience in palliative and home care.
• Experience working with psychiatric patients is an advantage.
• Previous experience working in health programs and with NGOs is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a team, flexibility, ability to cope with stressful situations, and ability to work with limited resources.
• IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, are required for tasks such as data collection, updating maps, and preparing detailed weekly reports on information and awareness-raising activities.
• Fluency in Ukrainian; basic knowledge of English is an advantage.
• Proficiency in computer programs, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as skills in data collection, documentation, and preparation of detailed weekly activity reports.

Skills

• Nursing
• Palliative Care
• Home Health Care
• Clinical Nursing
• Outpatient Care
• Mental Health Care
• Health Assessments
• Medication Dispensing
• Data Collection
• Report Preparation
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• Documentation
• Working with Limited Resources

Languages

Ukrainian, English