Enrolled Nurse - Paediatric ICU
Melomed Private Hospitals
2025/02/12
Western Cape
Job Ref #: MMP-EN-PAED-ICU
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
An enrolled nurse paediatric ICU refers to a registered nurse who holds the qualification of an enrolled nurse and is specifically employed within a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), meaning they provide nursing care to critically ill children under close monitoring and advanced medical interventions.
Job Description
- Demonstrate passion for children and their parents / carers
- Work within scope of practice
- Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices
- Knowledge and insight into infection prevention principles
- Promote and maintain patient health and give health education
- Strong quality patient care orientation
- BLS competent
- Accompany Doctors on ward rounds
- High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure
- Identify risks and identify incident policies
- Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
Job Requirements
- Current Registration with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse
- Proven experience as an Enrolled Nurse in Paediatric ICU
- Previous experience in a Private Hospital is advantageous
- Shift work compulsory
- Understand basic IPC practices