Crew Nurse (Volunteer)
Nom de l’entreprise : Mercy Ships
Lieu de l’entreprise : Dakar, Senegal

This is a volunteer role onboard the Africa Mercy, a hospital ship, that provides free, life-changing medical procedures and medical capacity building in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Crew Nurse coordinates healthcare for our volunteer Crew and our local Day Crew. You will support the Crew Physician and oversee the work of the Crew Clinic Administrative Assistant in establishing and maintaining a well-functioning Crew Clinic, supporting our volunteers with the best possible care when needed.


What You Will Contribute
• Arrange appointments for Crew who are ill or need exams or check-ups
• Maintain accurate Crew health records and adequate stock levels of supplies
• Maintain universal precautions at all times
• Record, track, and administer immunizations of incoming and current longer-term Crew
• Facilitate tuberculosis screenings for Crew and Day Crew
• Give regular health talks to inform Crew about Crew Clinic services and common illnesses and risks
• Assist with the Duty Nurse roster to provide after-hour coverage for Crew when the Crew Clinic and Hospital are closed
• Identify and facilitate maintenance of all non-marine first-aid kits on the ship and at the Medical Capacity Building program support facilities


For This Role, You Will Need
• Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program
• Registered Nurse or Family Practice Nurse Practitioner with current licensure in home country
• Minimum two years’ experience following licensure
• Some pediatric experience required
• Current Basic Life Support certification is required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) are optional
• Fluent in English; French is beneficial


Join us as we bring hope and healing!