The Children’s Emergency provides initial evaluation, stabilisation and treatment to acutely ill or injured infants and children.

Key accountabilities

Manage and plan the care management of individual patient using the 4-prong Systematic Approach to Nursing Delivery comprising Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation. Identification, stabilisation and treatment of all acute paediatric emergencies (medical, surgical & trauma) Paediatric Injury Surveillance and Paediatric Trauma Registry Child safety patient education and Monitoring of paediatric poisonings Management of victims of non-accidental injury  Participate in action plans for the unit to enhance employee engagement and maximise employee performance Carry out physicians’ treatment/investigations as ordered. Demonstrate competency in nursing core & special skills Assist Nurse Manager to set short & long-term goals for the unit Performs duties as assigned by the NM

Qualifications & Experience

State Registered Nurse Practising Certificate Diploma in Nursing Preferably with post basic specialty certificate/Advanced Diploma in Emergency Candidate without prior experience are welcome to apply

Additional Information
Working hours:
Morning shift - 0700-1515 / Afternoon shift - 1315 - 2130 / Night shift - 2100 - 0730