Registered Nurse, Hanoi-2026-42

Education: Degree (RN Level) in Nursing or Diploma/Certificate equivalent from an accredited or recognized School of Nursing. Must possess and maintain a valid, current, and unrestricted nursing license from the host nation, the U.S., or a third country and able to legally work as a nurse in the country of employment.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years (equivalent of 4160 hours) post-qualification clinical work as a professional nurse within the last 10 (ten) years is required. No more than a five-year gap in clinical practice is permitted. Clinical work experience includes direct hands-on patient care (i.e. patient assessment, medication administration, immunizations, IV insertions, laboratory procedures, etc.).

Languages:

• Good working knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This may be tested).

• Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• The incumbent possesses critical thinking skills and can triage health related clinical problems or emergencies to access the best level of available care.

• Willingness to operate with US Standard of Care Nursing Scope of Practice.

• Perform physical assessments and health histories.

• Coordinate clinical care of patients with other clinical staff, either in the Health Unit or in local clinic or hospital.

• Familiar with patient confidentiality.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES (These may be tested)

• Social Perceptiveness: The position requires strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented disposition capable of dealing with complex interactive challenges in difficult and emotional situations.

• Critical Thinking

• Inductive Reasoning

• Oral Comprehension

• Written Comprehension

• Must be able to perform basic word processing on computer.

Required documents: Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

• Degree (RN Level) in Nursing or Diploma/Certificate equivalent from an accredited or recognized School of Nursing (Required)

• A valid, current, and unrestricted nursing license (Required)

• National ID (Required)

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants MUST submit their applications through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) at https://bit.ly/3UkLf00 by November 10, 2026 to be considered. Position description and guidance on how to apply are available on the Embassy’s website. https://vn.usembassy.gov/job-opportunities-in-hanoi/