Co-ordinating Nurse - Aviation & Maritime

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Coordinating Nurse – Aviation & Maritime

 Johannesburg
12–18 Month Contract

Our client, a global leader is seeking a Coordinating Nurse to join their Aviation & Maritime medical assistance team in Johannesburg on a 12–18-month contract.

This role is ideal for a registered nurse with strong clinical experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, international environment while supporting travellers and crew members around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage and assess medical situations involving airline passengers and maritime crew.

• Provide medical advice via telephone or telemedicine platforms.

• Assess fitness to fly or travel based on clinical information.

• Coordinate communication between patients, treating physicians, hospitals, and clients.

• Arrange medical referrals and monitor patient treatment progress.

• Support the coordination of medical evacuations and global medical assistance.

• Escalate complex cases to the Medical Director or Nurse Manager where required.

• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure strict medical confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements

• Registered Nurse qualification

• Valid SANC registration

• Must possess current ACLS

• Minimum 5 years recent experience in ICU or ER or related medical experience

• Postgraduate qualifications in ER or ICU advantageous

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and coordination abilities

• Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable providing remote medical assessments (phone or telemedicine)

Preferred Experience (Advantageous)

• Medical case management experience

• Travel medicine or aviation medical assistance exposure

• Experience coordinating international medical cases

What We’re Looking For

• Strong problem-solving ability

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• High attention to detail

• Passion for patient care and global health support