Nurse Job at UNESCO (Trieste)

Job Description

Under the immediate supervision of Head of Unit/Senior Human Resources Officer of ICTP and in collaboration with the Chief of Medical Service of the Occupational Health Service within the Bureau of Human Resources Management at UNESCO Headquarters (Chief, HRM/SST) as well as the Doctor(s)/Medical Consultant(s) contracted by ICTP, the incumbent will provide first-line medical and health care support to approximately 160 ICTP staff and 200-250 consultants, research fellows and visitors, and approximately 40 staff of the Academy of Sciences for Developing World (TWAS).

Job Responsibility

Provide first aid care to all visitors and staff present at ICTP Miramare Campus, assess their needs and provide advice related to specific medical situation, or on preventive care in general
Provide advice to the best of own knowledge on disease management. When necessary, direct persons to the ICTP Medical consultant or where applicable to other physician(s). Follow up on hospitalized patients as required
Offer guidance on administration of prescribed medication and on self-care
Provide emotional support to patients and their family members. When necessary suggest a consultation on diet planning. Help with information on home care
Organise entry medical examinations for new staff prior to recruitment
Arrange periodic medical examinations for the categories at risk at the work place in line with the procedures established by Chief Medical Officer at UNESCO/HQ. Make appointments for staff at laboratory facilities as required
Assist with conducting routine and/or special initiatives (such as disease awareness, health promotion and vaccination campaigns) as determined by ICTP and/or the UNESCO Medical Services
Liaise with Chief, HRM/SST on confidential medical issues of individual staff members concerning individual staff members, related to sick leave approval, disability, etc.
Maintain a list of medical specialists, laboratories, blood banks, ambulance services, pharmacies, and health care facilities. Inform clients and arrange appointments as necessary
Liaise with local health and civil protection authorities on matters requiring their involvement, such as infectious diseases requiring mandatory reporting, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and considering ICTP/TWAS’ status as part of an international organization

Requirements

Secondary, technical or vocational school as a nurse with registration with the Nursing Council - O.P.I (Ordine delle Professioni Infermieristiche) and a valid nursing license to practice
At least five (5) years of relevant working experience as a Nurse
BLSD qualification
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interact with empathy and care on sensitive medical issues
Integrity, discretion, tact and diplomacy
Maintain confidentiality in appropriate areas of work
Ability to work independently, under pressure and manage emergencies
High level of reliability with a responsive and service-minded attitude and behaviour
Good computer skills with proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English and good working knowledge of Italian

Nice to have

HIV/AIDS Management training
Working experience in an international environment
Experience in Trauma and Emergency care
Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish)

What we offer

30 days annual leave
family allowance
medical insurance
pension plan

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