High Care Pediatric Nurse in Training

As a High Care pediatric nurse in training, you contribute to the care of children with complex and acute issues. You will learn clinical reasoning and work intensively with your team. Your tasks include:

• monitoring and supporting vital functions in children with imminent organ dysfunction, such as sepsis, rhythm disorders, or neurological problems;
• performing blood draws and continuously monitoring fluid and electrolyte balance, with regular adjustments;
• assisting children with high flow therapy, n-CPAP, non-invasive ventilation, or a (critical) tracheostomy cannula, including cannula care;
• identifying and treating upper airway obstructions, for example with a nasopharyngeal tube or adrenaline nebulization;
• intensive psychosocial support for parents, caregivers, and loved ones.

In addition, you contribute to the care of children with endocrinological or neurological issues, coordinate care for postoperative children, and assist with procedures such as the placement of central lines. You report methodically and prepare transports to other departments or hospitals.

What do you bring?

• An mbo-V diploma with two years of clinical work experience, hbo-V diploma with one year of clinical work experience, or a nursing diploma with a pediatric specialization;
• sharp analytical skills;
• stress resistance;
• the courage to make decisions in collaboration with the team;
• availability for at least 28 hours per week.

• A contract for the duration of the training, with a view to permanent employment.
• Classification in salary scale 7M (€ 3,171 to € 4,492) or 8aM (€ 3,810 to € 4,778) gross for a full-time employment, depending on (pre-)education and experience. Additionally, you will receive an 8.3% end-of-year bonus. After completing the training, you will move into salary scale 8M. Calculate your net salary here.
• Vacation hours: 194.4 hours per year for a full-time employment and the possibility to save up hours.
• Pension accrual at ABP, of which we pay 70% of the premium.
• 100% public transport reimbursement. Do you come by walking, cycling, or by car? Then you will receive a reimbursement of €0.21 per km (for the car, a maximum of 40 km one way applies).
• Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good cycling scheme. You will receive an allowance of €0.18 per km.
• Free and unlimited access to training courses, including GoodHabitz, in our learning environment.
• An active staff association and a Young Amsterdam UMC association, both of which organize fun (sporty) activities and events.