Paediatric Registered Nurse

The RN in paeds is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised and holistic nursing care of a patient, their families or the community, either performed directly or indirectly. The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.
The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.

Essential Education
? Must have a Registered Nurse qualification and registered with the South African Nursing Council
? Relevant qualification within a specialist area

Work experience
Essential
? Thorough knowledge of general/specialized nursing theory and practice
Preferred
? Shift Leader experience essential
? PICU trained nurses
? Experience in the relevant PICU/ Paeds department is essential