NURSE - ON BOARD A CRUISE SHIP

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

• Ensure safe and high-quality patient care that is in line with MSC Cruises values and policies.

• Ability to work part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure best care for patients.

• Maintain a positive workplace culture.

• Be supportive and promote ongoing learning and education for allstaff 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 examination if required and in accordance with Doctor’s instructions;

• Operates shore side first-aid service in ports where guests and/or crew may not have access to regular emergency services.
 

• Fluent 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’ experience in a similar role at sea is an advantage;

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Life Support or an equivalent certification;

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support or an equivalent certification;

• Advanced Trauma Life Support or an 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 recognised medical certification is required before starting to work on board.

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