Operation Theatre Nurse

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. As Operation Theatre Nurse, you promote and ensure delivery of high-quality patient care meeting national and international standards, taking operational context into account. Focus is on strengthening nursing care and infection prevention in the Gaza Hospital Program surgical team, particularly the Stump Revision project.

Provide high-quality care to admitted patients following ICRC nursing guidelines in cooperation with the surgical team. Prepare OT lists in consultation with OT Nurse and Surgeon, distribute to wards for patient preparation, and review pre-operative checklists. Ensure operation suite is ready for emergency or scheduled operations and perform roles of Scrub Nurse, First Assistant, or Circulating Nurse as needed.

Work in close collaboration with Mobile OT Nurse for ward rounds and timely surgical patient care. Collaborate effectively with Ministry of Health (MoH), Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), and project hospital staff. May work in ICRC-run Rafah Field Hospital with limited resources and challenging conditions, requiring coordination for a positive environment.

Participate in delivering training and coaching programmes to measurably improve patient care quality. Engage in capacity building efforts for MoH staff. Contribute to emergency-preparedness and response measures, ensuring rational use of resources and accurate data collection.