About this role
Crew Nurse
Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.
About this role 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 Education, Training, and Advocacy 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
The experience of a lifetime is calling. More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year. At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers. Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most. Apply now to start a journey that will reshape the lives of those you serve — and your own.