Position Summary: The Pediatric Nurse is responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care to children, from infants to adolescents, within the hospital. This role involves assessing, planning, and implementing care plans tailored to pediatric patients’ specific needs, supporting their families, and ensuring adherence to best practices in child health and wellness.

Core Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders

Internal On-Site:

• Pediatricians, Medical Team, Nursing Staff, Administrative Staff, Department Heads, Patients,

External:

• Parents/Guardians, Regulatory    Bodies,   Educational    Institutions, Community Health Organizations, etc.

Accountabilities:

Reports directly to and works under the supervision of the CNO and HOD, Pediatrics

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide age-appropriate nursing care to pediatric patients, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting care.
• Perform developmental assessments and screenings to support early detection of potential health or developmental issues.
• Educate parents and guardians about their child’s health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care measures.
• Ensure a child-friendly environment in the hospital that minimizes fear and anxiety during medical
• Collaborate with pediatricians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Administer vaccinations and educate families about immunization schedules and their
• Provide support and guidance to families dealing with long-term illnesses or life-limiting
• Monitor and report changes in patients’ conditions to the medical team
• Assist in preparing pediatric patients for surgeries, procedures, or tests, ensuring their comfort and
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to pediatric nursing
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation of patient care and interactions in line with hospital policies.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing
• Post-basic qualification or certification in pediatric nursing is highly
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in pediatric nursing or a similar
• In-depth knowledge of child development and pediatric

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with children and their
• Excellent clinical skills, including administering treatments, handling emergencies, and managing pediatric-specific conditions.
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach to dealing with
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a dynamic healthcare
• Knowledge of pediatric-specific medical equipment and

Key Skills:

• Competence in administering pediatric medications and
• Proficiency in health education and counseling for
• Ability to identify and respond to pediatric emergencies
• Teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare
• Familiarity with infection control protocols in pediatric

Personal Qualities:

• Compassionate, child-friendly, and
• Resilient and capable of handling emotionally challenging
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality
• Professional, ethical, and adaptable to changing healthcare demands.