Website Mercy Ships
Setting: Hospital
Role: Working hands-on to deliver inpatient surgical care to our patients, the Ward Nurses work around the clock to see that each and every patient receives the care and attention they deserve. Administer holistic patient care to assigned patients and expect to care for both children and adults on a 20 bed open ward. Employ recent surgical experience in providing pre-and post-operative care to patients receiving maxillofacial, reconstructive plastic, general, gynecological, or orthopedic surgery (experience in one of these surgical specialties preferred). Partner with local Day Crew translators to provide culturally sensitive and compassionate care to patients. Coordinate patient care with the specialty Team Leaders, Charge Nurses, Hospitalist Physicians, and Surgeons.
Time Commitment: Minimum 8 weeks
When: Ongoing
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: Registered Nurse with active license in home country; a minimum two years’ pediatric experience needed after licensure. Recent acute pediatric inpatient surgical/medical/Emergency Room experience of at least two years full-time or three years part-time in the past 5 years AND at the point of application can show working 30 hours or more per week in any of these clinical areas within the past 12 months.
Cost: Self-Funded. Volunteers pay for their transportation to and from the ship’s location as well as crew fees and all personal expenses. Crew fees vary depending on the length of commitment as well as what nation the volunteer comes from. For those unable to raise support, assistance may be available.
For more information visit: Mercy Ships
Email: crewcanada@mercyships.ca
