Careers

Your Profile:
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and reliable individual for the role of Dialysis Nurse. As a Dialysis Nurse, you play a vital role in the care of our 85 dialysis clients and the growing demand for dialysis care on the island. You work closely with the clients, your colleagues in the Dialysis Department, and various specialists including Nephrologists and Internists and ensure a pleasant experience during our clients’ visit to the department.

What We Offer:
At SMMC, we offer you versatile position in an open, dynamic, and professional organization. You will work in a pleasant and rewarding atmosphere with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

Requirements:
• A Registered Nurse (RN) diploma or MBO level 4 with a specialization in Dialysis;
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with dialysis machines and equipment, knowledge of water treatment, and good arithmetic skills;
• A Basic Life Support (BLS) diploma in the event that CPR has to be performed;
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office;
• Proficiency in the English language is required. Comprehension of one or more other languages (e.g. Dutch, Spanish, Papiamentu, French or Creole) is an asset.

Tasks:
• Monitors the clients during dialysis at the hospital, records vitals, and adjusts the dialysis machine or treatment if necessary;
• Carries out technical nursing procedures within professional standards, administers medication during dialysis, and observes clients for eventual reaction to medication;
• Assists specialists with rounds, examinations, and medical procedures and carries out specialists’ orders;
• Evaluates care by reviewing client records and reporting the client’s condition;
• Draws blood samples and has them tested as per the specialists’ instructions;
• Guides and instructs clients with home (peritoneal) dialysis treatment, provides them with equipment and medication, assesses the home situation and advises on improvements.

SMMC External Vacancy Ad: DIALYSIS NURSE

Interested?
For more information, contact our Human Resources Department at + 1 (721) 543-1111 ext. 201 or 203. Your motivation letter and resume can be submitted to our Human Resources Department, via careers@smmc.sx. A copy of both should be submitted to the Labor and Social Affairs Dept. located on Soualiga Road #1, Philipsburg, St. Maarten.

St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) is an ambitious and growing hospital organization on St. Maarten. With more than 425 FTEs, 28 Specialists and a capacity of 80 beds, we continuously strive to ensure safe, quality health care. Our primary service area of St. Maarten, Statia and Saba, represents a total population of approximately 60.000 people, constituting a multi-cultural mix with more than 100 different nationalities. In addition, we also offer healthcare services to two million visitors annually. SMMC is constructing the new St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) to expand its services to accommodate the increased care demand of the people of St. Maarten, its visitors, and neighboring islands. The new hospital is planned to be operational in 2026.