Registered Nurse (Paediatric Unit)

The Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients under the age of 13.

Primary Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse will utilize nursing process to admit patients, obtain nursing history, identify nursing care priorities, assess patient problems, develop patient care plans, implement care plans and evaluate patients’ response to medical and nursing care. Provides and receives complex, sensitive contentious information where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required. Maintain accurate detailed reports and records of patient care provided. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activities. Consult and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess plan implement or evaluate patient care plans. Plan for and contributes to the learning experience of Nursing students. The post holder will disseminate information received on ward rounds to other members of staff, ensuring that new developments are noted /documented and executed. Prepares patients for and assists with examinations or treatments. Check, administer and record the use of Dangerous Drugs according to Hospital’s Policy.

Qualifications & Experience: The postholder must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a qualified Registered Nurse in the specialty area mentioned above. Certification in Paediatric Nursing. All candidates must be registered in either of the following jurisdictions to be eligible to practice in the Cayman Islands; Jamaica, USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and/or Australia. The postholder must demonstrate the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.