Nurses urgently needed: APPLY HERE
South Africa
Contract
POSITION SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Nurse it to provide medical services to all guests and crewmembers. The Nurse shall assist the Staff Captain, Senior Doctor and Doctor in all shipboard health-related matters including outbreak prevention, and illness reporting as required by international, national and company policies.
Maintains guest illness logs and medical notes. Completes all paperwork associated with various medical situations.
Maintain crewmember illness logs and crewmember medical files. Such files shall accompany crewmembers from ship to ship in accordance with company policy.
Maintains Acute Gastroenteritis log for U.S.P.H. and reports as required.
Prepares and maintains records of Medical Center charges.
Executes Code Alpha procedures.
Executes air and land evacuation procedures.
Trains and leads stretcher teams in Fire and Lifeboat drills, and first-aid training for Crewmembers.
Obtain and tests water samples and cultures for growth of Coliform organisms.
Performs weekly checks of emergency equipment and maintenance of all Medical Center equipment.
Maintains records and narcotic counts.
Properly fills out and distributes all forms associated with the medical department.
Prepares and submits a list of accidents/injuries by department for the monthly Crew Safety and Environmental Committee meetings.
Executes and has a good working knowledge of all paperwork associated with the operations of the Medical Center.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SEMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of three (3) years experiences working in the Emergency Department is required.
Intermediate to Advanced verbal and written level of English is required.
Minimum of one year practical experience in Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required.
Minimum of one year experience performing Basic Life support until the physician arrives is required.
Must provide a chronology of all medical activities since graduation from nursing school.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or foreign equivalent is required
Valid nursing license from country or State/Province of origin is required
Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support within one year of application, with renewal of Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification every two years from a recognized educational institution, is required
ATTRIBUTES:
Must maintain a positive behavior with Guests and Crewmembers.
Must work well with Medical Center team members
Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven
Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene
Respect for all co-workers and guests
Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun
Able to work 7 days a week
Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous
Able to develop a camaraderie with team members
Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE:
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes.
Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort- style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 16 ships.
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