Ward Nurse
Where: Madagascar or Sierre Leone
Job Description: 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 adults and children on a 20 bed open ward
- Employ recent surgical experience in providing pre- and post-operative care to patients receiving maxillofacial, reconstructive plastic, general, obstetric fistula repair, 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.
Website Link: https://opportunities.mercyships.org/hospital/ward-nurse
Contact name: Jon Munt – jon.munt@mercyships.org.uk
Duration: Short Term preferred minimum 8 weeks
Unpaid but Accommodation and food is provided on the ship.
