Registered Nurse – General Wards

Care for inpatients across our medical and surgical wards at PMGH.

Nursing staff at Port Moresby General Hospital

Working at PMGH

Our nursing teams provide compassionate, professional care for patients from across PNG.

Position: Registered Nurse – General Wards

Department: Nursing Services

Location: Port Moresby General Hospital, Korobosea

Employment type: Full time

About the role

The Registered Nurse – General Wards provides high-quality patient care in PMGH’s medical and surgical wards. The role includes direct clinical care, patient education, coordination of care and support for students and junior staff.

Key responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care for inpatients.
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital protocols.
  • Monitor patient progress and escalate concerns to senior clinicians.
  • Participate in ward rounds, handovers and multidisciplinary meetings.
  • Support education and supervision of students and new staff.

Essential requirements

  • Registered Nurse qualification recognised in Papua New Guinea.
  • Current registration with the Nursing Council of PNG (or eligibility to obtain).
  • Recent clinical experience in acute care settings.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
  • Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement.

Desirable

  • Experience in medical, surgical or high-dependency care.
  • Experience working in a teaching or referral hospital.

How to apply

To submit an online application, please use the PMGH job application form and select this position as the role you are applying for.

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