REQUIREMENTS :
National Diploma/ Degree in Nursing/ Certificate in Operational Emergency Care Practitioner or relevant qualification. Applicants must be registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) or SANC (South African Nursing Council.)
3-5 years relevant experience required.
DUTIES :
The incumbent will be responsible for providing medical treatment to all team members during the expedition and ensure the work is according to the scope of practise regulations. Undertake minor dental and x-rays when needed. Prepare reports, do stock-takes of food and medicines. Order spares and equipment and do other common non-technical duties performed by expedition members.
Ensure the food is stored according to the medical acts by maintaining high standards of food/ hygiene/ housekeeper/ linen and tailoring roles. Provide support to team leader for coordinating and training for the rescue and evacuation/ emergency procedures for the island as well as in a social role to motivate and encourage fellow team members.