Senior Staff Nurse

Job Description: Staff Nurse (Paediatric Clinic)

As a Staff Nurse in our paediatric practice, you will be central to delivering safe, high-quality clinical care while ensuring smooth daily operations. You will work within a diverse, close-knit team to support doctors in providing paediatric and allergy testing services to our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conduct patient triage and comprehensive nursing assessments, providing appropriate nursing advice and monitoring patient progress.
• Doctor Assistance: Assist doctors during consultations and clinical procedures.
• Clinical Procedures: Perform blood taking, specimen collection, wound care, and ECGs.
• Medication Management: Administer and dispense medications, injections, and vaccinations as prescribed.
• Patient Education: Provide education and counselling to patients and families regarding medical conditions, medications, and preventive care.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of all patient care and files.
• Referrals & Investigations: Coordinate and follow up on referrals, radiology bookings, and pathology requests to ensure continuity of care.
• Communication: Attend to pre- and post-consultation enquiries via phone, email, or messaging platforms.

• Readiness: Prepare consultation rooms and ensure clinical readiness, cleanliness, and adherence to infection control standards.
• Inventory: Monitor and manage medication and consumable stock levels to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Front-End Support: Assist with appointment scheduling, billing, and general administrative requests as needed.

• Qualifications: Minimum Diploma in Nursing or equivalent with a valid SNB Nursing Registration.
• Certifications: Must be paediatric BCLS and AED certified.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Skills: Strong clinical competency, professional interpersonal skills, and proficiency in nursing procedures.
• Attributes: A self-motivated team player with a friendly, service-oriented disposition.

• Work-Life Balance: Attractive working hours (closed Sundays and Public Holidays) and monthly roster planning.
• Environment: A friendly, professional, and diverse working environment.
• Development: Staff training programs and attractive leave entitlements.