Registered Nurse - Paediatric Ward

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

Job summary

A private hospital network in South Africa seeks a compassionate professional passionate about children and their families. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, supervising junior staff, and assisting pediatricians. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Shift work is compulsory, and flexibility for overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion for children and their parents / carers.
• BLS competent.
• Ability to work independently.
• Competently administer oral, intramuscular and intravenous medication.
• Competent in infant, toddler and child physical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care.
• Supervise and orientate junior staff and students.
• Assist pediatricians during ward rounds.
• Perform wound care and write care plans.
• Provide health education to parents and patients.

Job description

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