Sunday, October 6, 2019

Nurse (Cruise Ship)

Employer: MSC Malta Seafarers Co. Ltd 
Location: On-board Ship Global
Business Area: Deck
Line Manager: Doctor

Job Purpose
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..

Key Responsibilities
• 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.


Job Requirements:  (skills, competencies, experience)
• 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.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
• Possess a valid passport and when possible a seaman book copy.

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