Staff Nurse – Pediatric Urgent Care

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive, hands-on clinical support in pediatric care, assisting physicians and senior nurses in delivering high-quality, safe, and developmentally appropriate care to children. This includes aiding in procedures, diagnostic testing, specimen collection, and medication administration.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Procedures & Testing Support

• Assist in aerosol treatments and Bili Check procedures.
• Support physicians during circumcision and enteral feeding tube insertion.
• Aid in performing HbA1c testing and ketone meter usage.
• Assist with point-of-care testing for Influenza and Rapid Strep diagnostics.
• Participate in blood culture sample collection in pediatric settings.
• Support nasopharyngeal specimen collection and throat swabs.

Assessment & Monitoring

• Aid in conducting health history interviews and pediatric physical assessments.
• Provide support during pediatric visual screenings.
• Monitor patient condition and report significant findings to the appropriate medical personnel.

Medication & Vaccination Administration

• Assist in vaccine administration to children.
• Administer oral medications to infants under supervision.
• Perform oro-nasopharyngeal suctioning for infants and young children.

Pediatric Oral Care

• Provide age-appropriate oral care for infants and toddlers.

Safety, Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate documentation of procedures and patient responses in the medical records system.
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and hospital policy guidelines.
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper hygiene standards.
• Participate in emergency response situations as required.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (minimum 3 years full-time study)
  OR
  Equivalent degree from a recognized institution with applicable licensure.
• Valid Nursing License/Registration from home country and/or last place of employment (where applicable).
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is essential.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of recent post-graduate experience in a pediatric nursing setting.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of pediatric growth, development, and age-specific care needs.
• Ability to assess physical and psychological needs of children and families.
• Skilled in clinical coordination and prioritizing care.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with children and caregivers.
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and comfort.
• Capacity to work under pressure in a fast-paced clinical environment.