Your profession: Paediatric nurse (m/f)
Professional activities
Paediatric nurses support and treat infants, children and young people who are ill or require care. They implement measures prescribed by doctors, assist with medical examinations and treatment and document patient data.
Fields of work
Possible places or areas of employment for paediatric nurses include the following.
- Hospitals in special wards for children, young people or infants
- Children’s clinics and children’s homes
- Medical practices specialising in children and young people
- Outpatient care services
Regulation
This profession is regulated in Germany.
The professional profiles are based on information from berufenet at the Federal Employment Agency and BIBB (Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training).