Job Description: Nurse

Position Title: Nurse A0

Department: Medical Service

Reports to: Country Director

Job Location: Musanze

Job Summary:

In a full-time position, the Nurse will provide comprehensive support to patients with chronic diseases, including HIV, Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD), Hypertension (HTN), Cancer, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) In, Dissociation Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Attachment Disorder, Eating Disorder, Somatic Symptom Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Sleep Disorder, Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation, Psychotic Disorder, Chronic Pain Disorder, and Developmental Trauma Disorder. The focus is on improving the quality of life for these patients through continuous monitoring, education, and coordination of care. The Nurse will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments of people with chronic diseases
• Assess for any complications related to diseases and medications and take appropriate action
• Use critical thinking and clinical judgment to recognize cases that require additional medical attention for medical doctor review
• Perform routine procedures, such as blood pressure monitoring, glucose testing, temperature measurement, and respiratory rate assessment where necessary
• Educate patients and their families about disease management, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers, including physicians, social workers, and psychologist
• Ensure timely scheduling of follow-up appointments, diagnostic tests, and treatments
• Collect and record data on patient outcomes, treatment adherence, and service utilization using Microsoft Excel to identify areas for improvement
• Develop and distribute educational materials and resources on disease prevention and management
• To participate in staff meetings and able to conduct education sessions
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and staff to contribute to the active resolution of potentially complex situations, conflicts, and issues
• Support the development and implementation of education and training programs within the area of responsibility
• To be able to give reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and when required
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Education

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Valid License
• Additional training or certification in trauma-informed care, child protection, or related fields is advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Hospitals or a related field.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team or in a community-based setting is preferred.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates, and 3 references) via email: Rwanda@handspunhope.org by 24^th January 2025 at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test and interview.