The Venezuelan Red Cross (CRV) is a humanitarian organization whose mandate is to save lives and improve the conditions of people in vulnerable situations. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it provides timely assistance in emergencies, disasters and contexts of humanitarian need.
Guided by its Fundamental Principles —Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Volunteering, Unity and Universality—, the CRV acts as an auxiliary to public powers in the humanitarian field, working to reduce human suffering without distinction of race, gender, religion or ideology. Its work encompasses emergency medical care, strengthening community resilience, first aid training, disaster response, and promoting health and well-being.
Through a network of highly engaged volunteers, CRV mobilizes resources efficiently and effectively to be present where it is needed most, when it is needed most. Its work is based on solidarity, respect for human dignity and commitment to the protection of life in all its forms.
If you want to be part of the team and make a difference, we invite you to join.
How can you make a difference? Key functions/Responsibilities
The Nurse will be responsible for providing safe, timely and quality nursing care to people affected by emergencies, disasters and humanitarian crises served by the Venezuelan Red Cross. It will work in coordination with doctors, volunteers and other health professionals to ensure an efficient humanitarian response focused on the needs of the population.
He/she will be in charge of:
- Provide nursing care to patients in outpatient clinics, advanced medical posts and humanitarian operations.
- Carry out initial assessment of patients, taking vital signs and clinical follow-up.
- Administer medications and treatments prescribed in accordance with established protocols.
- Support medical procedures and patient stabilization activities.
- Maintain complete and updated clinical records.
- Apply infection prevention and control measures.
- Participate in vaccination campaigns, health promotion and community activities.
- Support epidemiological surveillance and reporting of public health events.
- Manage and control inventories of medications, medical supplies and nursing equipment.
- Train volunteers and community members in first aid and basic health practices.
- Coordinate with the Health, WASH, Protection and Logistics teams to ensure a comprehensive response.
- Promote the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in all activities.
- Perform other functions assigned by your immediate supervisor.
Report
The Nurse will report to the Medical Coordinator or Health Leader of the Project.
Workplace
La Guaira, with availability to travel nationwide.
To qualify as a builder of the Venezuelan humanitarian system you must meet the following requirements:
- University Degree or Higher Technician in Nursing.
- Professional registration and current enabling documentation.
- Minimum experience of 02 years in clinical, hospital, primary care or emergency services.
- Experience in humanitarian programs, disaster response or community health is desirable.
- Knowledge of emergency care and first aid protocols.
- Ability to work under pressure and in emergency environments.
- Communication skills, teamwork and humanitarian treatment.
- Spanish language proficiency; Basic knowledge of English will be valued.
- Commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
High sense of professional ethics, responsibility and confidentiality.
How to apply
Only a short list of candidates will be contacted to advance to the next phase of the selection process. You will be asked to talk to the previous direct reports /line managers before proceeding to the interviews.
All people interested in applying for the position and who meet all or most of the requirements necessary for the position must send their CV to the email: [email protected] and [email protected]
The email title should read:
Nurse/Field Hospital
CVs received without the title assigned to the call will be discarded.
Please review the professional requirements in order to qualify.
