Registered Nurse - Paediatric Ward

Melomed Private Hospitals; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking passionate and competent healthcare professionals to work with children and their parents. The role involves supervising junior staff, performing clinical assessments, and advocating for patient needs. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills, clinical competence, and the ability to work independently. Shift work and overtime may be required. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals dedicated to providing quality care in a pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion for children and their parents.
• Competent in infant, toddler and child physical assessment.
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students.
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff.
• Liaison between patients, doctors and personnel.
• Competently administer oral, intramuscular, and intravenous medication.

Skills

Passion for children and their parents

Clinical competence

BLS competent

Ability to work independently

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem analysis/solving

Job description

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for children and their parents / carers
• Clinical competence and strong quality patient care orientation
• BLS competent
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students
• Ability to work independently
• Competently administer oral, intramuscular and intravenous medication
• Competent in infant, toddler and child physical assessment
• Assist the pediatricians during ward rounds
• Perform wound care and writing care plans
• Delegating tasks effectively
• Providing health education to parents and patients
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress
• Management, Planning and Organizing skills
• Problem analysis/solving skills, accurate record keeping and detail orientated
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a team
• Liaison between patients, doctors and personnel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Ability to advocate for patience
• Shift work compulsory
• Work overtime when required
• Ad hoc duties