Job Details

We are hiring Healthcare Assistants to work onboard our global fleet of cruise ships. This is an essential role in the medical department, supporting the practice with clinical and administrative tasks while working closely with the other medical staff on the team. They assist in providing basic patient care and attend to crucial administrative work during routine care in daily clinics and emergency cases. Healthcare Assistants often provide the first interface of the medical department to guests and crew and contribute to delivering excellent customer service standards.
 

Please be informed that we only recruit nurses who are registered with the following nursing councils: South Africa, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, European Union Countries, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, and United States.
 

Job Details

The Healthcare Assistant role includes both clinical and non-clinical tasks and competencies, including but not limited to the following:
 

Provide clinical and administrative work under the supervision of other medical staff.

Provide reception desk and patient interface, schedule appointments, follow-ups, and patient check-in services.

Assist with basic patient triage and vital signs.

Assist medical staff with specimen collection and laboratory tests

Assist patients with daily living activities care.

Assist with patient education and vaccination campaigns.

Collaborate in maintaining inventory levels and checking equipment functionality.

Assist with patient documentation by securing, collecting, filing, reporting, and transmitting information electronically or physically.

Participate in medical training and ship safety drills within their assigned roles

Support audits, inspections, and public health monitoring by ensuring accurate and complete documentation and reports.

Uphold the company’s core values and the best customer service standards.

Participate in shipboard training and competency programs to learn new skills

Application requirements
 

Successful candidates must hold the following:
 

Qualifications: Enrolled Nurses, ILS Paramedic, or Registered Nurses that do not meet the minimum entrance requirements for the Ship’s Nurse position.
 

Experience and background: At least two years of practice in any accepted qualification roles, with current or recent clinical experience. 

Basic Life Support certification is obligatory before joining a vessel and should remain valid throughout the employment.

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; other languages are an asset.

Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft 365 in the Windows operating system are essential.

Electronic Health Records experience and proficiency are essential.

Personality: outstanding interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills; ability to work cohesively in a small, diverse team.

A valid passport

Eligibility to be issued a United States C1/D Visa (not applicable for US and Canadian citizens)