Paediatric Registered nurse - Sandton
Salary Negotiable
Sandton, Gauteng
Sandton,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
28-06-2016 11:38:52 AM
26-07-2016 11:38:52 AM
• Recording of medical histories during patient preparation
• Communication of laboratory results to patients
• Take medical histories, prepare patients for attending paediatricians:
• Routine weighing and measuring of the new born babies for growth monitoring
• Maintenance of relevant medical and administrative records
o Check patient files have supporting documents for all medico-legal requirements
o Ensure that the “Person responsible for payment form” is completed
o Ensure that copies of treatment plans and vaccines are included in files
• Liaison with mothers and provide basic advice on frequently asked general paediatric questions: i.e. formulas, nappy rash etc.
• Accommodate any patient with vaccines, advice, weighing and measuring when walking in to the practice, at any time, with or without appointment.
• Prepare all doctors consulting rooms.
• The cleaning and tidying of facilities as well as the cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment
• Ensure that adequate medical and educational supplies are in stock
• Act as a mentor to students and preceptor to newly qualified staff.
Minimum requirements
Must have a current registration with the Nursing Council of South Africa
Must have a breastfeeding background, immunization skills, and general paediatric working experience of at least 5 years.
The paediatric nurse must be in good health able to carry the work load of a demanding day.
The nurse must be able to work harmoniously with all other staff in the practice and the hospital. She must be of a positive nature and solution orientated.
The nurse must be able to work under pressure, be flexible and accommodating of the needs of the practice, doctors and patients