- Location
- Cape Town
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
The Onboard Nurse delivers nursing care to all At Sea employees and guests, supporting the Staff Captain and shipboard medical team in all health-related matters, including illness reporting, infection control, and outbreak prevention.
In addition to assisting the Ship's Doctor, the nurse contributes to the daily operations of the onboard medical facility, provides first aid guidance to crewmembers, and conducts routine testing such as water sample analysis to ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
Qualifications & Experience Requirements
Nursing degree is required. A nursing diploma is not sufficient.
Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
Professional working proficiency in English.
Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications and PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support).
Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate clinical experience, with recent experience in one or more of the following areas:
Emergency Room (ER)
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Cardiac/Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
Trauma Unit
Demonstrated practical experience (minimum of one year each) in:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)