Nurse for Royal Caribbean Cruises in City of London

Overview

Nurse for Royal Caribbean Cruises

Department: Deck

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

Position Summary

This person is expected to provide medical nursing services to all Guests and Crewmembers who need it. The Nurse shall assist the Staff Captain, Senior Doctor, Doctor and Chief Nurse in all shipboard health-related matters including outbreak prevention, and illness reporting as required by international, national and Company policies. To consistently exceed guest expectations and provide the highest levels of product and services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Required Documents

• STCW Documents
• Basic Training: Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting/Medical First Aid/Personal Safety and Social Responsibility/ Personal Survival Technique / Security Awareness
• Seaman\'s Book (Continuous Discharge Certificate)

Upon Boarding Nurses must bring the following documents or their photocopies with them when they arrive to the ship: Nursing School Diploma, ACLS, BLS, and professional license certificates that are valid for the entire lengths of their contract. It is the responsibility of the Nurse to take the courses and tests that are necessary to keep these licenses valid along with any necessary post graduate credits.

Qualifications

• Current and in good standing Registered Nurse licensing.
• Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Critical Care Unit, or Trauma Unit.
• Intermediate to Advanced verbal and written level of English is required.
• Must provide a chronology of all medical activities since graduation from nursing school.
• Education: Diploma/degree from an accredited nursing school or university.
• Valid nursing license from country or State/Province of origin is required.
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support with renewal every two years from a recognized educational institution is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the Safety and Quality Management System (SQM) and carry out policies and procedures appropriate for the position.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Doctor and Senior Doctor including completion of medical forms/reports.
• Ensure confidentiality of medical information.
• Provide First-Aid instruction for crew members as directed by the Doctor, the Staff Captain and oversee the operation, good order and cleanliness of the Medical Center and Secondary Medical Space.
• Assist the Doctor in carrying out professional responsibilities and duties.
• Provide nursing care for minor and major emergency situations for passengers and crew.
• Perform triage of every patient and inform the Doctor immediately when life-threatening conditions or abnormal vital signs are detected.
• In addition to patient care, handle administrative responsibilities related to care of guests and crew and management of the Medical Facility and pharmacy.
• Become fully versed with ship policies and procedures; serve on a medical \"on call\" roster each day and assist the Doctor on duty during on-call periods.
• During outside office hours, follow up on potentially serious medical issues with in-person visits and document accordingly in medical records.
• Participate in all lifeboat and emergency drills unless excused by the Staff Captain.
• Assist in maintaining inventory levels of pharmaceutical and medical supplies; advise Risk Management or Medical Operations of missing items.
• Follow company policy for inspection of diagnostic and life support equipment; ensure expired medications are disposed of per policy or returned to vendor if applicable.
• Test water samples for the medical facility as required and maintain test result logs; report findings to the Doctor and Staff Captain.
• Answer the telephone in the Medical Facility and coordinate care for crew members who are injured or ill; request shore side referrals as needed.
• Maintain current medical records for all crew members and schedule regular shipboard medical examinations as part of the wellness program.
• Daily duties may include seeing patients, conducting water tests, checking and cleaning equipment, triage/evaluation for emergencies, completing accident reports, maintaining medical records and narcotic counts, and ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Capability to handle other related duties as assigned; assist Doctor or Senior Doctor with medical cases at any time and advise on patient waiting times as needed.
• Maintain first aid supplies and participate in infection control and public health matters as directed.

Dimensions, Nature and Scope

Nurse needs to be available at all times to assist the Doctor or Senior Doctor with any medical cases. The Nurse on duty must carry a two-way communication device or phone and be able to work in a multi-cultural environment, adapting to schedule changes as required.

Attributes

• Maintain positive behavior with Guests and Crewmembers.
• Work well with Medical Center team members.
• Hospitality and customer service focus; professional appearance and hygiene; respect for all coworkers and guests; impeccable behavior aboard the ship.
• Maintain decorum outside the medical center; abstain from alcohol while on duty.
• Show pride in work, develop camaraderie with team members, and be willing to live in close quarters.
• Able to work 7 days a week; demonstrate polite and courteous behavior.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk long distances on the ship; use hands; reach; communicate verbally; lift up to 50 pounds; vision and hearing requirements; ability to participate in emergency life-saving procedures and drills; tolerate indoor/outdoor temperature changes; pass basic safety course.
• All vessel positions require full use of arms and legs and the ability to respond to emergencies including lowering lifeboats.
• This is a minimal description of duties; additional duties may be assigned as needed by business or maritime law.