Flight Nurse

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Provides nursing care and flight medicine from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation. 

• Evaluates the condition of critically ill patients upon flight arrival and commencing with treatment. Responsible for careful assessment and monitoring of patient vital signs watching for sudden or subtle changes in the medical condition that might require emergency intervention. 

• Performing advanced critical care interventions and monitoring vitals throughout the flight. 

• Responsible for ensuring that there is an appropriate medical handover of patients. 

• Takes an inventory of medical supplies, instruments, and medication, as well as replenishes stocks on the aircraft. 

• Ensures that onboard medical equipment functions properly and that regular maintenance is performed  

• Liaise with medical facilities to coordinate the safe preparation of patients for handover and medical transportation. To also coordinate receiving care for clients upon arrival to their destination. 

• Focus on quality of service, ensuring that the highest possible levels are achieved for the patient. 

• Maintain accurate and confidential Patient files in accordance with Iqarus policies and procedures and Nursing regulatory requirements for documentation as per registration.  

• Stays up to date with the latest developments in the practice of in-flight trauma care.