Paediatric and Child Health Nurses

Description

To provide safe, compassionate and quality nursing care to infants, children and adolescents in accordance with applicable nursing standards and clinical guidelines in Zambia. To assess patients’ health needs, administer prescribed medications and treatments to ensure patient safety and HPCZ compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates, infants, and children (0–14 years) in line with MoH and HPCZ standards. Monitor vital signs, administer medications and vaccinations, manage paediatric emergencies, and support ward rounds, admissions, discharges, and referrals.
• Provide emotional support and education to parents and guardians. Involve families in care planning and offer guidance on nutrition, breastfeeding, immunisation, and child growth monitoring.
• Care for neonates, including preterm and low birth weight babies. Support breastfeeding, administer newborn screening, manage common childhood illnesses, and care for children with chronic conditions.
• Administer routine immunisations, maintain records and cold chain management, educate families on preventive measures, and participate in community outreach.
• Maintain accurate nursing and stock records, prepare unit reports, and participate in clinical audits.
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols, ensure hand hygiene and PPE use, uphold child safeguarding, and educate families on prevention.
• Work with paediatricians, midwives, and allied health professionals. Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, and refer patients as needed.
• Mentor UNILUS nursing students on clinical placement, supervise junior staff, and facilitate professional development sessions.
• Participate in research, evidence-based practice, and policy development.
• Maintain licensure, pursue continuous learning, uphold ethical standards, and advocate for children’s rights and welfare.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Diploma / BSc in Nursing in Paediatric Nursing.
• Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ) with valid practicing licence.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in paediatrics and child health ward, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and/or under-5 clinic.
• Knowledge of Iintergrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illness, Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment and immunization protocols.
• Computer literate.

Please note that candidates must have their qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).