Head Nurse
Rome
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Rome
- Grade: Administrative support - GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Medical Practitioners
- Managerial positions
- CSD
- Closing Date: Closed
22022202
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The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
People with disabilities are protected from any type of discrimination during any stage of employment, including the recruitment phase
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
Organizational Setting This position is located in the Health Service Unit at FAO Headquarters. Main Purpose The FAO Health Service provides preventative and curative occupational health, counselling, and medical services to FAO employees at headquarters and in the field, as well as advice to the Organization on all health related matters. The Head Nurse and three other nurses (one full time and two part time) compose the Nursing Team. The team offers a range of occupational health nursing services mainly divided into medical services (emergency and patients' care, health promotion, travel clinic), supervision and administrative services. Supervision Received/Exercised The Head Nurse reports to the Chief Health Service. Work is performed autonomously, showing a high degree of initiative, judgment, and responsibility. Supervision received is focused on facilitating service delivery and on meeting client requirements. The incumbent organizes and supervises other nurses in the team and provides relevant guidance and training. Working Relationships The Head Nurse maintains a wide range of contacts\: with employees, with doctors and nurses within and outside the organization; with decentralized offices; with medical and vaccines suppliers and manufacturers. He/she works closely with colleagues in the handling of emergency cases and the provision of experienced nursing services. Key Functions/Results CLINICAL SERVICES
SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
Impact Of Work The incumbent's work affects the efficiency, effectiveness, accuracy and timeliness of the nursing services provided by the work unit. He/she plays a lead role in the coordination and provision of the nursing support and services for the successful achievement of the unit's mandate. |
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Minimum Requirements Education\: University degree (B.S. or equivalent), in nursing with national nursing registration and licensing in country of origin. Recognized Certification in Basic Life Support. Experience\: Five years of relevant experience in practical nursing care of which part, but not all, should be in an in-patient setting. Languages\: Working knowledge (Level C) of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge (Level B) of one of the other official FAO languages IT Skills\: Very good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment Competencies
Technical Skills
Desirable Qualifications And Skills
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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,
Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
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