Operating Room Educator

Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.

About this role

The Operating Room Educator is responsible for orientating all Operating Room staff and Education, Training, and Advocacy mentoring participants to the operating rooms, and facilitates training for local Operating Room Nurses.

What you will contribute

• Responsible for assessment of clinical skill levels of Operating Room Nursing staff and commitment to improving and increasing skill levels of nurses during their ship stay

• Assists new crew during their first day in the Operating Room

• Develops and facilitates any training program for local Operating Room nurses

• Provides research and advice for current methods of safe practice in all aspects of Operating Room procedures

• Facilitate further education for long-term Operating Room staff

• Administrative and leadership skills with an affinity for teaching

• Excellent organizational skills

For This Role, You Will Need

• Mercy Ships Alumni preferred

• Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program if joining for 12 months or more

• Current, active license as a Registered Nurse (or the International Equivalent)

• Minimum of five years of Operating Room Nurse experience

• Current Basic Life Support certification is required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support are optional

• Written and verbal fluency in English

• Operating teaching/ educator experience preferred

• Knowledge of Operating Room procedures, standards and equipment

• Flexibility and sensitivity to language and cultural diversity

The experience of a lifetime is calling.

More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year.

At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers.

Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most. Apply now to start a journey that will reshape the lives of those you serve — and your own.