Rehabilitation Nurse

POSITION TYPE: Employee: Full Time POSITION TITLE: Rehabilitation Nurse DIVISION: Global Health Programs REPORTS TO : Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Officer HR (Human Resources) WILL DETERMINE FLSA STATUS: Exempt Project HOPE is an international NGO with more than 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 65-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide. Code of Conduct It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency. POSITION SUMMARY: The Rehabilitation Nurse will provide specialized nursing care to patients requiring rehabilitation services as part of Project HOPE’s Gaza Response program. In the context of active conflict, mass casualties, trauma-related injuries, and increased disability risk, the Rehabilitation Nurse plays a critical role in supporting functional recovery, preventing complications, and promoting patient independence. Working closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical doctors, and multidisciplinary teams, the Rehabilitation Nurse ensures continuity of care for patients with complex injuries, post-surgical needs, neurological impairments, and chronic conditions. All services will be delivered in alignment with national clinical guidelines, WHO standards, and humanitarian principles, while integrating safeguarding, accountability, and Do No Harm approaches. This position is being advertised contingent upon award; while the recruitment process will proceed as part of organizational preparedness, no formal offer will be extended until funding is confirmed PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide nursing care for patients undergoing rehabilitation due to trauma injuries, post-surgical conditions, neurological disorders, chronic diseases, or mobility impairments. Conduct basic functional and clinical assessments to identify mobility limitations, risk of complications, and rehabilitation needs. Support implementation of individualized rehabilitation care plans in coordination with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and medical staff. Assist patients with mobility training, safe transfers, positioning, and early mobilization to improve functional recovery. Prevent and manage secondary complications, including pressure ulcers, contractures, respiratory complications, and reduced mobility. Support patients in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and encourage progressive independence during rehabilitation. Provide wound care, medication administration, and clinical monitoring as required. Educate patients and caregivers on home-based rehabilitation exercises, safe mobility techniques, prevention of complications, and proper use of assistive devices such as walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs. Support fitting, monitoring, and follow-up of basic assistive devices in coordination with rehabilitation staff. Contribute to discharge planning and referral pathways to ensure continuity of rehabilitation services and appropriate follow-up care. Maintain accurate patient documentation including functional progress and rehabilitation outcomes. Participate in multidisciplinary rehabilitation team discussions and case reviews. Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC), safeguarding, protection mainstreaming, and Do No Harm principles. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution. Valid and current nursing license. 1-3 yrs of clinical nursing experience, preferably in rehabilitation, post-surgical, or trauma care settings. Experience in humanitarian or emergency health settings is desirable. Strong knowledge of rehabilitation nursing principles and prevention of secondary complications. Ability to work effectively in resource-constrained and high-pressure environments. Strong documentation and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian principles and safeguarding standards. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working in conflict-affected or hardship contexts such as Gaza. Familiarity with WHO rehabilitation guidelines and humanitarian health standards (Sphere). Experience working within multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams in emergency response programs. Training in disability inclusion, community-based rehabilitation, or trauma-informed care. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment. Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel internationally. Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.” Work environment: Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level. Emergency deployments may be in resource-deprived environments with austere living conditions. Travel for extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation. While international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic needs may require it intermittently. Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.” Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.