Since our founding in Berlin in 2015, SOS Humanity has been active as a civilian search and rescue organisation to ensure that no one has to drown at sea and that everyone is treated with dignity. With our rescue ships Humanity 1 and Humanity 2 we operate in the central Mediterranean to rescue people in distress at sea, protect them and bring them to a place of safety.

For our operational crew we are urgently looking for a Nurse/Paramedic:

As the paramedic or nurse on board, you are part of the 4-person medical team, consisting of
medical doctor, paramedic OR nurse, midwife and mental health specialist. The medical-team is
part of the care team on board and supervised by the Care-Coordinator (CareCo) during the
rotation.

The clinic onboard Humanity1 is equipped with first- and secondary aid to provide emergency
medical support as well as support over a longer period until a port of safety is reached. During
a rescue and during the aftercare of survivors, the medical team on board is supported and
guided by a medical team on land, which is available for any questions or concerns that may arise.
They also provide onboarding documents with information to prepare for different scenarios and
lists for the inventory prior to the rotation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Medical Care:

• Assist the physician in providing medical care to survivors rescued at sea and
  crew members if needed.
• Autonomously providing patient care, particularly in case of emergency patients
  and in situations requiring simultaneous treatment of several patients.
• Support the medical team in conducting Medevacs and emergency medical
  evacuations.

• Search and Rescue Operations:

• Participate in Search and Rescue (SAR) team operations, including RHIB (Rigidhulled
  Inflatable Boat) duties as required.

• Documentation and Support:

• Document medical treatments and maintain accurate medical records onboard.
• Contribute to inventory and equipment checks related to medical supplies.

Requirements:

• Accreditation as nurse / EMT or equivalent degree and a minimum of two years of fulltime
  work experience post-accreditation, with demonstrable skills in acute care and
  emergency medical situations.
• Ability to perform under high pressure and in stressful, resource-limited environments.
• Proficiency in assessing and prioritizing patient needs during emergencies.
• Communication and Cultural Sensitivity:
• Sensitivity in communicating and interacting with traumatized patients, respecting
  diverse cultural backgrounds and sensitivities.

Desirable:

• Experience in humanitarian emergencies and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.
• Training or experience in multicultural environments, enhancing communication with
  diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Italian, French, Arabic, or Farsi is advantageous.