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Our Nursing Jobs in Pediatric Nursing

Young Patients, Big Possibilities

We’ll take you on a journey into the world of pediatric nursing at the University Hospital Cologne. Discover our pediatric and adolescent wards, meet the nurses on the teams, and get an authentic look into their day-to-day work.

NICU

As a registered nurse on our NICU unit, you’ll care for newborns and their families during the first few days after birth and support them as they begin their lives. The unit has 11 beds and one emergency bed, and patients are monitored centrally via the unit control center. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you can expect a varied workday that can never be fully planned due to the diverse needs of the newborns and the dynamic nature of patient care.

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Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

On our nephrology-focused ward, you’ll care for children and adolescents of all ages, from 0 to 18 years old. With 25 beds, you can expect a challenging scope of responsibilities—ranging from providing care for kidney diseases and maintaining precise fluid balance to preparing for and following up on transplants. We’ll meet you exactly where you are: a structured onboarding process, opportunities for continuing education, and a strong team are here to support you!

Apply now for the Pediatric Ward 1

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

In our premature infant unit, as a registered nurse, you will care for premature and newborn infants who no longer require intensive care and are being transferred from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Your responsibilities will include respiratory support, infusion management, and continuous monitoring of vital signs. The unit has 18 beds and is characterized by close collaboration with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to ensure the best possible care for our little patients.

Apply now for a position on the Premature Infant Unit

Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

On our general pediatrics ward, you will care for children and adolescents with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions—from infectious and respiratory diseases to metabolic disorders. With 23 beds, the ward offers a diverse and varied work environment where the focus is on providing individualized care for our young patients.

Apply now to the Pediatric and Adolescent Ward

General Nursing Jobs

70 Exciting Fields of Study

As diverse as the people we care for: In general nursing at the University Hospital of Cologne, you’ll find a wide range of areas to work in, strong teams, and flexible work schedules. Learn more here about the departments that are currently looking to expand their teams.

Vascular Surgery

Care for patients in vascular and endovascular surgery—from circulatory disorders to aneurysms. You’ll join a team that welcomes you from day one and works alongside the medical staff as an equal partner. Take advantage of state-of-the-art technology and further your professional development through a wide range of continuing education opportunities.

Apply now for a position in vascular surgery

Visceral Surgery

Support patients during complex procedures such as transplants or pancreatectomies. We’ll meet you where you are—with a structured start and our nursing career model. You’ll join a young, close-knit team with many trainees.

Apply now for a position in visceral surgery

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