Job Title:  Children’s Nurse (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: The Children’s Clinic Naalya
Duty Station:Â Â Naalya – Kampala, Uganda
Base Salary: Very Competitive
About US:
The Children’s Clinic Naalya is one of the first and largest and busiest Paediatric Clinics in and around greater Kampala. The clinic exists to provide first class specialist Paediatric care to clients, their Families and communities in a holistic Manner and thus providing quality compassionate care using the latest techniques, technology and equipment and the best human resources is one of our core goals.
Job Summary: Â As children’s nurse is a nurse working in a children’s unit whose responsibility is to care for ill and injured children. nurses provide the children with their basic medical needs and work closely with Paediatric doctors to ensure they return to good health.
Being a nurse in a children’s facility, involves a high level of duty and responsibility, from caring for young children with debilitating illnesses to nursing older children who have been in accidents. When a baby, toddler, child or adolescent needs constant monitoring, supervision and treatment, the role of a nurse comes in. Nurses are responsible for caring for children in various circumstances and scenarios.
Job Summary: Â A s children’s nurse is a nurse working in a children’s unit whose responsibility is to care for ill and injured children. nurses provide the children with their basic medical needs and work closely with Paediatric doctors to ensure they return to good health. Essentially, the nurse is responsible for caring for children who are sick or injured in a range of capacities. Paediatric nurses, or children’s nurses, work as part of a team of medical staff involving doctors, healthcare assistants and health visitors. They are generally expected to work shift patterns, perform under pressure and think on the spot in stressful situations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Planning and assessing children’s nursing care requirements
- Offering guidance to parents about how to best care for their sick child ? Administering injections, medication and infusions
- Diagnosing and treating day-to-day child illnesses
- Taking samples from patients
- Checking on the condition and progress of patients
- Monitoring patients’ pulse and blood pressure
- Providing emotional support to patients
- Obtaining parental consent for specific treatments
- Handling accidents and emergencies
- Supervising student nurses and junior staff
- Writing records.
- Following up on clients seen by making daily calls.
- Immunizing children as and when the need arises.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Nursing sciences.
- UNMC registered with up- to – date practicing licenses.
- At least 2 years working experience in a fast paced environment.
- Experience with working with Children is an added advantage.
- Academic qualifications aren’t everything when it comes to being a nurse.
- Here are some key skills you should have if you want to become a nurse:
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong judgement and observation skills
- A sensitive and empathetic nature
- Lots of patience
- Knowledge in vaccines
- Know Trend in nursing segments
- Gentle, calm and kind towards their profession.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs via Email to: thechildrensclinicnaalya
gmail.com
Deadline: 28th May 2024
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