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Job Opening 
   
     
Job Title: 
NURSE, G6 
Department/ Office: 
Department of Management 
Duty Station:  NEW YORK 


Posting Period: 
12 March 2012-11 April 2012 
Job Opening number: 
12-MED-DM-22797-R-NEW YORK (X) 

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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity 

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Org. Setting and Reporting 
   
This position is located within Medical Services Division (MSD), Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) and the incumbent reports to the Head Nurse of MSD. 
   
Responsibilities 
   
Within delegated authority, a Nurse at this level will be responsible for the following duties:  (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Nurses.)

-Performs clinical assessment of patients visiting the walk-in clinic; documents findings; provides care/advice where indicated; facilitates referral to internal or external health care providers as appropriate.
-Performs diagnostic and screening tests, including ECG's,  laboratory tests (blood and urine), or other tests as required.
-Responds to emergency calls and assists Medical Officers in providing emergency care.
-Ensures travel health preparedness for staff duty travel, including providing general advice, instructions on malaria prophylaxis and other travel-related ailments, and the selection and administration of vaccines.  Instructs on the content and correct use of travel first-aid kits. Follows up post-travel health issues.
-Assists in providing health education and health promotion programs, including work environment assessment, office ergonomics, and other programs as indicated.
- Assists with other occupational health issues as required.
-Performs other related duties as required. 
   
Competencies 
   
Core Competencies
Professionalism:
-Knowledge of clinical, occupational and travel nursing.
-Formal training in CPR and, preferably, in BLS or equivalent emergency medical care.
-Knowledge of major medical office equipment and ability to use them in emergency situations.
-Knowledge of basic diagnostic equipment and ability to use them.
-Knowledge of modern medical information technology and solid computer skills.
-Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
-Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Communication:
-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Client Orientation:
-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view
-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
-Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client 
   
Education 
   
University degree (B.S. or equivalent) in nursing is preferred. National registration and license are required. 
   
Work Experience 
   
Minimum three years of experience in nursing or related area, preferably in occupational medicine, travel health or family practice settings. 
   
Languages 
   
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required.  Knowledge of French is desirable and knowledge of another official language is an advantage. 
   
Assessment Method 
   
Written test and Competency based interview. 
   
United Nations Considerations 
   
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. 
   
No Fee 
   
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS