Critical Care Nursing Development Mentor

We’re looking for a Critical Care Nursing Development Mentor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Palau.

• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a bachelor's degree in nursing, specialisation in critical care nursing, a current nursing licence and at least five years of experience in critical care nursing, including managing critically ill patients in ICU settings
• You will be working alongside nursing staff and healthcare professionals at Belau National Hospital to strengthen critical care nursing capabilities, support professional development and improve the quality of patient care
• As a volunteer, you will support the development and delivery of critical care nursing training, provide hands-on mentoring and clinical guidance, and strengthen local nurses' skills in managing critically ill patients and responding to emergencies

About the partner organisation 

The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS) is the national government agency responsible for delivering public health, hospital services, preventative care and community health programs across Palau. Belau National Hospital, located in Koror, serves as the country's national referral hospital, providing inpatient, outpatient, emergency and specialised medical services. The Ministry is committed to improving the quality and safety of healthcare through workforce development, evidence-based practices and strengthening the capacity of healthcare professionals to deliver effective patient care.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.