Job Brief :

PEDS - REGISTERED NURSE

Responsibilities :

Demonstrates problem solving / critical thinking skills ensuring effective functioning of unit routine.

Demonstrates current Pediatric nursing knowledge with ability to recognize and apply basic pathophysiology in the disease process.

Demonstrates competent technical nursing skills; medications are administered safely and according to policies and procedures, physicians are assisted with patient examinations and specialized procedures, proficiency is demonstrated with IV therapy, and dressings etc.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills required in recognizing potential emergency situations; codes and other emergency situations are managed competently.

Actively participates in mock codes.

Develops individualized care plans based on the nursing diagnosis, with updated revisions according to evaluation and re-assessment findings.

Activities of daily living e.g. hygiene needs are considered in daily care planning.

Sets priorities and plans implementation of patient care; implementation of care is completed in a timely, organized manner and follows AHD nursing standards and policy and procedure.

Activities of daily living e.g. hygiene needs are supported.

Professional Experience / Knowledge :

DHA is something we provide if you do not have

BLS certification

PALS certification preferable

At least 2 years of nursing experience in Pediatric Medical Surgical specialty

Private hospital experience preferred

Specialized Skills :

Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize and multi-task in assigned environment

Communicates clearly and concisely in both oral and written format

Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of situations

Selective Attention the ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

Good critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills to ensure safe nursing practice and high quality care using logic and reasoning

Use emotional intelligence to guide thinking and behavior, and manage / adjust emotions to adapt to environments

Ability to perform the assigned duties to the level of expectation

Requirments :

Educational Requirements :

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (duration not less than three years) or

Diploma in Nursing (not less than three academic years in nursing only) or

Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (not less than three academic years)