A MSF surgical team operating on a patient in South Sudan. Photo: Isabel Corthier/MSF
Surgical or OT nurses are a part of surgical teams and are needed in precarious situations such as armed conflicts or in isolated areas, where medical staff with that specialisation and competence is hard to find.
Our surgical projects deal with trauma, orthopaedic, gynaecology and general surgery. As a surgical nurse with MSF you will face new challenges that will test your abilities in different ways.
MSF surgical nurses are responsible for sterilization of instruments, hygiene, coaching and training of locally hired staff. In some projects the role is of a more coordinating nature, focusing on organisation and activity management rather than direct clinical care.
In addition to the general requirements to work for MSF, you need:
We take safety and security seriously. This video explains the risks our staff face and the lengths we go to keep them safe.
Please watch this before you decide whether or not to apply for this job.
Working for MSF is a commitment, rather than just an adventure or a job opportunity. Make sure you have read and understood the information on Life on assignment.
We can only accept applications from Swedish and Finnish residents (Swedish/Finnish citizens and those eligible to work in Sweden or Finland).
