Brenda Barnetson

Biography

Holland America Line operates 15 ships on worldwide itineraries. Medical teams consisting of full time licensed doctors and nurses work in facilities comprising consulting rooms, exam and treatment rooms, inpatient beds including ICUs, X-ray, laboratory, and dispensary. Tours of duty are approximately four months duration followed by a six-week vacation. The medical teams vary depending on the size of the ship and the itinerary but mostly consist of two doctors (one senior who is head of department) and a team of two to three nurses. Recruitment: Doctors must have a current license to practice and at least three years postgraduate experience in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Critical / Intensive Care, Cardiology/Anesthetics or Remote medicine and should be in possession of valid advanced cardiac life support certificates (and preferably advanced trauma life support certificates or advanced diplomas in anesthetics / emergency care etc.). Nurses must have a current license to practice and at least three years postgraduate experience in emergency medicine, or acute care. Must hold a valid accredited ALS / ACLS certificate, prior to joining a vessel. Applicants should send their detailed resume outlining all qualifications, experience and skills.

Research Interest

Healthcare,Healthcare Management,Hospitals,etc