Registered Nurse - Paediatric Ward

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

• Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a similar environment
• Experience in a Private Hospital setting
• Post Basic Qualification in Midwifery or Paediatric Nursing will be advantageous