Nurse

Overview

In accordance with the department policies and under the supervision of the Doctor, the Nurse has exceptional skills and knowledge and has a passion for providing high quality and level of nursing care and service for guests and crew members at the medical facility on board.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Ensure safe and high-quality patient care that is in line with MSC Cruise’s values and policies.
  • Ability to work part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best care for patients.
  • Maintain a positive workplace culture.
  • Be supportive and promote ongoing learning and education for all staff in the unit.
  • Actively participate in quality improvement projects for the source.
  • Maintains the Medical Centre in a permanent state of sanitary cleanliness.
  • Maintains accurate inventory of medications/medical supplies/ equipment.
  • Performs water analysis and testing, following the standard procedure.
  • Performs quick tests and examinations if required and in accordance with Doctor’s instructions.
  • Operates shoreside first-aid service in ports where guests and/or crew may not have access to regular emergency services.

Qualifications

  • Fluent in English, oral and written. Any additional European language is considered an advantage (Italian, Portuguese, German, Spanish, and French);
  • Internationally recognized University degree: Bachelor’s in nursing, • At least 5 years of Nursing Practice, and at least 3 years in post-grad certification in Emergency/ Intensive Cardiovascular or Coronary Care/ Intensive/ Critical Care units • At least 1 year At least one year of ACLS clinical interventions • At least 1-year performing & clinical interventions with PALS and ATLS
  • Holds a current Practicing Registration;
  • 2 years of experience in a similar role at sea is an advantage;
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Life Support or equivalent certification;
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support or equivalent certification;
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support or equivalent certification;
  • Sexual Assault training valid for International standards (CVSA);
  • Solid experience in advanced care medical equipment e.g.: defibrillators, ventilators, patient monitors, sterilizers, etc.;
  • Ability to perform electrocardiograms with basic interpretation.;
  • Fully competent and able to perform procedures such as administering drugs, phlebotomy, venipuncture, wound treatment, etc.;
  • Fundamental knowledge of all Sanitation Standards relating to medical requirements;
  • Sound knowledge of responsibilities in relation to food, water, and air safety;
  • Strong team player;
  • Provide a high standard of professionalism and customer service;
  • Ability to work well under pressure;
  • STCW95 certification is compulsory (basic firefighting, personal survival techniques, elementary first aid, personal security, and social responsibility);
  • A recognized medical certification is required before starting to work on board.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Possess a valid passport and when possible a seaman book copy.

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