Volunteer Crew Nurse
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
What you will contribute
Arrange appointments for Crew who are ill or need exams or check-ups
Maintain accurate Crew health records and adequate stock levels of supplies
Maintain universal precautions at all times
Record, track and administer immunizations of incoming and current longer term Crew
Facilitate tuberculosis screenings for Crew and Day Crew
Give regular health talks to inform Crew about Crew Clinic services and common illnesses and risks
Assist with the Duty Nurse roster to provide after-hour coverage for Crew when the Crew Clinic and Hospital are closed
Identify and facilitate maintenance of all non-marine first-aid kits on the ship and at the Education, Training, and Advocacy program support facilities
For This Role, You Will Need
Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program
Registered Nurse or Family Practice Nurse Practitioner with current licensure in home country
Minimum two years’ experience following licensure
Some pediatric experience required
Current Basic Life Support certification is required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) are optional
Fluent in English; French is beneficial
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Mercy Ships is a faith-based international development organisation that deploys hospital ships to some of the poorest countries in the world
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
