Paediatric Nurse

The purpose of this Paediatric Nurse role is to supervise and mentor enrolled nurses and conduct comprehensive patient assessments on admission and throughout.

You will be based at the Paarl operation in Western Cape. The role comes with opportunities to learn, upskill, and advance over time. Leadership is visible and approachable, and good ideas are always welcome. Hard work is matched by genuine respect for the people who do it. If you tick the boxes below, we want to hear from you.

Medication & Treatment Administration

• Administer prescribed medications via oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and topical routes strictly observing the five rights of medication administration and documenting each dose in the medication administration record immediately after the patient receives it.
• Manage the medicine room and controlled drug cupboard by maintaining accurate stock counts, checking expiry dates proactively, ordering replacement stock, and completing the controlled drug register with a witness signature at each shift handover to ensure accountability.
• Prepare, check, and administer intravenous infusions including calculating drip rates accurately, monitoring infusion sites for signs of phlebitis or extravasation, and titrating IV medications according to prescribed parameters while closely monitoring patient haemodynamic response.

Infection Control & Safety Compliance

• Ensure all clinical equipment and reusable medical devices are correctly decontaminated, cleaned, and sterilised according to the unit's infection control policy, maintaining sterilisation logs and performing regular biological indicator testing on autoclaves and chemical sterilisation systems.
• Implement and maintain strict infection prevention and control protocols including hand hygiene using the five moments framework, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation and transmission-based precautions for patients with communicable conditions.

• A recognised nursing qualification: a degree or diploma for registered nurse positions, or an enrolled nursing certificate.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council and proof of good standing with no pending disciplinary actions.
• Physical stamina and emotional resilience to cope with the demands of hands-on nursing care in a busy clinical environment.
• For specialist roles, a postgraduate certificate in the relevant speciality such as critical care, paediatrics, or mental health.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory, clinical procedures, infection control, and the ethical and legal framework of nursing.
• Excellent clinical assessment and observation skills to detect subtle changes in a patient's condition.