Clinical Nurse – Pediatric Surgery

This position provides direct patient care within a pediatric hospital setting, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing activities. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on managing illnesses, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Collaboration with the interprofessional team is essential for developing and communicating individualized care plans that address physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Promoting a healing environment through education and support for patients and families.
• Participating in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, along with ongoing professional development.
• Using critical nursing skills to evaluate patient needs and barriers to involvement, ensuring comprehensive care.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of a Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing; RN licensure required.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of pediatric nursing experience, specifically in orthopedics.
• Ability to work safely, demonstrate alertness, and effectively communicate and collaborate with team members.

Additional Information:

This role offers benefits, professional growth opportunities via a career ladder, and requires working three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, with on-call and holiday rotations. The position is safety-sensitive, demanding high alertness and adherence to safety protocols.