Nurse

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. seeks an Onboard Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care aboard our ships.

You will support the Staff Captain and shipboard medical team, assist the Ship's Doctor, and help maintain health and safety standards through routine testing and infection control. The role requires a nursing degree (not a diploma), valid RN license, and professional English proficiency, with ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications and at least three years of post-graduate clinical experience in

Qualifications

• Must have a nursing degree (not a diploma).
• Must hold a valid RN license in good standing.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Current ACLS, BLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to all At Sea employees and guests, supporting the Staff Captain and shipboard medical team.
• Assist the Ship's Doctor and contribute to daily operations of the onboard medical facility.
• Provide first aid guidance to crewmembers and manage illness reporting and infection control.
• Conduct routine testing and health checks to ensure safety standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree

Registered Nurse license

Job description

The Onboard Nurse delivers nursing care to all At Sea employees and guests, supporting the Staff Captain and shipboard medical team in all health-related matters, including illness reporting, infection control, and outbreak prevention.

In addition to assisting the Ship's Doctor, the nurse contributes to the daily operations of the onboard medical facility, provides first aid guidance to crewmembers, and conducts routine testing such as water sample analysis to ensure health and safety standards are maintained.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

Nursing degree is required. A nursing diploma is not sufficient.

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.

Professional working proficiency in English.

Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications and PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support).

Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate clinical experience, with recent experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Emergency Room (ER)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Cardiac/Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
• Trauma Unit

Demonstrated practical experience (minimum of one year each) in:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)