SCOPE OF WORK: The SAR Nurse will be part of a 3 person medical team comprised of 1 medical doctor (Clinical Lead), 1 paramedic and 1 nurse. Under the supervision of the Clinical Lead and in-conjunction with the clinical team, the SAR Nurse will be responsible for the provision of quality clinical care for both those rescued at sea and the vessel crew. Deployment length will be 10-12 weeks, with 60% of that time at sea.

RESPONSIBILITIES: In-conjunction with other members of the medical team, the SAR Nurse will be responsible for ensuring the provision of quality clinical care during rescue and post-rescue operations. Specific responsibilities will include:

Clinical care

Ensure all individuals rescued from the sea are appropriately health screened and triaged, and support the delivery of immediate emergency care.
Support with the stabilisation and medevac referral of patients who are critically unwell.
In-conjunction with other members of the medical team, ensure the health clinic functions 24 hours per day during post rescue operations providing both primary healthcare and emergency healthcare as needed.
Ensure the appropriate handing over of patients requiring on-going care to relevant land based medical teams during disembarkation.
Deliver clinical care in the health clinic, ensuring consultations and treatments are in line with relevant clinical SOPs and international guidelines and best practices.
Ensure patient confidentiality is respected, and that all consultations are conducted in a dignified and appropriate manner.
Participate in pre-rescue medical preparation meetings and post-rescue medical debriefs with the clinical team.
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