Field Medic at a Global Integrated Energy Company

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Port Harcourt Rivers

Posted 4 months ago

Job Title: Field Medic

Job Summary
Routine care consisting of:

Carrying out routine nursing care and procedure.
Carrying out consultation and delivering appropriate treatment for recent/acute condition when a diagnosis has been established and monitoring patients’ condition within his capabilities under supervision and support of “Head Emergency & Field support” and CMO.
Carrying out minor procedure (stitches, immobilization…) within his capabilities under supervision and support of “Head Emergency & Field support” and CMO.
Managing medical equipment and pharmacy in the sick bay (equipment maintenance follow-up, stock management for drugs), paying special attention to emergency preparedness,
Referring patients with a referral letter when not able to manage on site, after “Head Emergency & Field support” and CMO have been informed.
Recording daily consultation and prescription report in an individual medical folder.
Delivering temporary rest / light duty recommendation with immediate reporting to OIM, “Head Emergency & Field support” and CMO.

Emergency care consisting in:

Carrying out 24/7 immediate initial assessment upon arrival of any patient presenting with critical condition:
- Primary survey using the ABCDE approach with the aim of identifying life-threatening conditions.
- Patient resuscitation (CPR, defibrillation…) and stabilization by providing advanced critical care and preparing patients for MedRescue;
- Secondary survey: detailed history, head-to-toe examination and additional intervention.
- Immediate reporting to “Head Emergency & Field support” and CMO on the phone and later by sending a formal “Medevac Primary assessment form” (referring to Affiliate’s Medical Evacuation Plan: PLN-HSE/GEN-M09-54);
- Patient’s monitoring with adequate multi-parametric device.
Managing the First Aid Team / Stretcher Team for I.P. transportation to the sick-bay and to the helideck.
Carrying out, when appropriate, the following additional specialized procedures provided the care giver on site is a qualified and certified anesthetist nurse:
- Rapid sequence Induction;
- Endo-tracheal intubation, alternative procedure to endo-tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation.
- Sedation, and advanced pain management.
Carrying out Medevac and Med-Rescue procedures (referring to Affiliate’s Medical Evacuation Plan: PLN-HSE/GEN-M09-54)
Carrying out, when the situation warrants it appropriate in the event of multiple casualties:
- Triage and Medevac prioritization procedure using the adequate form (referring to Affiliate’s medical Evacuation Plan: PLNHSE/ GEN-M09-54).
- Psychological support to IP and all personnel on board.
Ensuring that proper medical resources (drugs, disposables and equipment) are available and operational 24/7, with weekly review of the emergency bags and of the crash cart in the ER.
Conducting weekly first aid training to Stretcher Team.
Carrying out a weekly exercise (single IP) with Stretcher Team and a larger scale multiple casualty exercise involving the OIM on a quarterly basis.

Prevention:

Induction of all personnel on board upon their arrival:
- Medical history, chronic condition and regular treatment (that must be refilled during the time-off).
- Record of the above in the individual medical folder.
- Checking validity of the AMC and recording the Fitness Certificate.
Raising awareness on hygiene, pest control and prevention of infectious diseases including malaria.

General:

Providing the CMO with a monthly activity report and yearly statistics according to dedicated templates;
Qualitative and quantitative medical activity, Referral, Medevac, Med-rescue all significant event etc.)
Quality: equipment maintenance, medical procedures application, drugs’ stock management.
Highlights/key points on hygiene and Prevention measures
Keeping up-to-date medical activity records(s)
Alerting immediately “Head Emergency & Field support” and CMO of any epidemiologic event (contagious diseases, food poisoning.)
Attending HSE meetings and reporting to the OIM any of the above Medical-Hygiene-Prevention concern.

Hygiene:

Conducting with HSE Advisor weekly hygiene control in accordance with company rule.
Conducting Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedure with the Camp Boss;
- Ensuring that food samples are systematically collected.
- Carrying out regular and random inspections of catering and food chain.
- Checking water quality through monthly sampling for subsequent relevant microbiology analysis.
- Inspection reporting to the OIM at the monthly catering meeting.
Providing hygiene education for all Catering personnel and controls personal hygiene.
Ensuring that all catering personnel are fit to work.
Supervising pest control, particularly in catering area (i.e. effective action against cockroaches infestation);
Carrying out a weekly inspection in the living quarters together with the Camp boss, the GMC Utility SPV and the HSE SPV;
Implementing preventive actions against legionella through HVAC Supervisor.
Managing medical waste in accordance to company rule;
Reporting to RSES of the above.

Health, Safety & Environment:

Familiarizes self with COMPANY emergency procedures, carries out assigned responsibilities safely and reports any incident, unsafe act or operation.
Ensure all personnel under her supervision are well trained and aware of their HSE responsibilities with continuous monitoring to check compliance.

The service holder ensures compliance with:

Giving relevant information while maintaining medical confidentiality to Site Manager, HSE Advisor, GMC Supt and any concerned leaders which may impact Site’s activity or safety.
Close and regular relationship with “Head Emergency & Field support” and CMO.

Context and Environment:

The position works in close relationship with the Site Manager and The Head of Emergency, with The Head of HSE and other Medical Division staff for effective provision of services and looks up to the CMO for direction on policies matters.
Have frequent contacts with nearby external facilities to which Staff may be referred to for treatment.
Collaborates with other nursing staff, hierarchy and external medical facilities in the coordination of patient care.

Accountabilities:

Ensures patients are well received and oriented for their optimal comfort and satisfaction.
Ensures high level standards of practice in the daily discharge of her duties and that of her team members.
Familiarizes himself with the emergency procedures applicable to his area of work.
Carry out his duties safely and diligently according to Company rules and procedures.

Qualifications / Experience Required

Registered general Nurse AND Certified and registered anesthetic nurse or Registered accident & emergency or Trauma nurse
5 years’ post CRNA / A&E qualification experience required
Valid BLS/ACLS/ITLS certifications
Basic Computer + office Knowledge.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is Not Specified. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION ” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Website:
Official Job Website: https://www.wtsenergy.com/jobs/