nurses

application requirements


  • Registered Nurse with at least three years' post registration and current experience in an acute area such as Accident & Emergency Units. Consideration may be given to those with experience in adult Intensive Care or Cardiac Care
  • Current registration with the South African Nursing and Midwifery Council 
  • Possession of a valid accredited ACLS certificate prior to joining a ship
  • Successful candidates will be required to pass a company approved physical examination
  • Eligible for issue of a United States C1/D Visa
  • Good IT skills, and ability to manipulate modern Windows-based software
  • Fluency in English
  • Ability to prioritise efficiently in fast-paced environment, deliver required results within pre-established budgets, and meet established deadlines
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
  • Self motivated and able to practice autonomously in addition to being an effective team member
  • Commitment to stay with the company for at least one year and a desire to progress to rank of In Charge Nurse
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POSITION DESCRIPTION


Nurses provide a broad range of medical care in modern, well-equipped shipboard medical centers. They report to the Senior Nurse and work closely with a team of Doctors, Nurses, and Paramedics.  Their responsibilities include:

  • Provide general and emergency medical care in an outpatient/inpatient or critical care setting
  • First responders for emergency calls; triage and treat by phone or on-scene; and safely transfer patients.
  • Assess patients and provide treatment and advice for specific conditions.
  • Perform administrative tasks under the supervision of the Senior Nurse, including patient billing
  • Perform equipment checks
  • Pharmacy dispensing and supplies inventory management.
  • Participate in drills, inspections, and training
  • Perform X-rays
  • Perform laboratory tests
  • Provide outstanding customer service to a diverse patient population​
                                        

benefits


  • Competitive salary and remuneration package
  • Flights to and from country of residence
  • Single accommodation (normally with double berth), with en-suite facilities
  • Tours of duty are of approximately four months' duration followed by a 4-8 week vacation, resulting in approximately 240 days worked per year.
  • Access to many of the passenger facilities on board
  • Spouse, Partner or Relatives travel concessions {Subject to 1 year's service)
  • Secure employment with excellent promotion prospects to In Charge Nurse after gaining the necessary experience at sea
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