Paediatric Nurse Job at Jacaranda Health… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Jacaranda Health.
Description:
Jacaranda Health is a social enterprise and operates as a 501(c)3 in the US. Our mission is to transform maternal health care in East Africa and make pregnancy and childbirth safer for women and newborns. If you are interested in donating or partnering with Jacaranda Health, please visit our Donate page.
Responsibilities:
- Working with children and asking questions about their health for diagnosis and documenting patients’ symptoms and medical history for the doctor.
- Assessing a child’s needs and providing initial care.
- Identifying changes in children’s symptoms and intervening in emergency situations.
- Participating in pain management for children.
- Administering medications, drawing blood, and giving childhood vaccinations following age-appropriate guidelines.
- Monitoring temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure and keeping accurate records.
- Monitoring and giving care plan for admitted neonates in the NBU.
- Dealing with the anxieties and demands of parents, and helping families to deal with their child’s illness or injury.
- Remaining up to date on the latest developments, rules and regulations, drug therapies, equipment, and treatment procedures.
- Educating general nurses on updated information needed to improve patient outcomes.
- Provide comprehensive antenatal care, postnatal care, and other services for clients at the facility based on Jacaranda’s Maternity’s clinical protocols and processes.
Qualifications:
- Certification as a Registered Nurse for Paediatric care.
- Hold a diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized university/ (medical training) college.
- At least 2-3 years’ experience in clinical work as a licensed Paediatric Nurse and a strong commitment to providing friendly and respectful care to all clients.
- Position holders should have at least 5 years of experience in maternity.
- Experience with neonatal resuscitation after birth (Preferred).
- Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
How to Apply
Interested and suitable applicants should CLICK HERE to apply.
Application Deadline: 31st October 2021.
