Your Job in Pediatric Nursing

On our Ward 1, we care for children and adolescents of all ages, from 0 to 18 years old. Our clinical focus is on the care and treatment of nephrological conditions as well as in the field of transplantation. As a team, we manage 25 beds and cover a broad, challenging spectrum—from precise fluid and electrolyte balance monitoring to highly specialized care. No two days are alike! We’ll meet you exactly where you are: whether you’re just starting your career or have prior experience—a structured onboarding program, targeted continuing education and training, and a strong team that supports you will ensure you get off to the best possible start.

In our pediatric intensive care unit, you’ll care for children and adolescents ages 0–18—whether they’ve undergone heart surgery, are experiencing acute medical conditions, have severe infections, or are living with complex chronic illnesses. You’ll be there when it counts: during emergency transports, ventilation, monitoring, and supporting families. We’ll meet you where you are
—even if you have no prior experience. You can expect an onboarding program and/or a one-year specialized training program, as well as an interprofessional team where everyone is treated as equals.

On our general pediatric ward 2, you’ll provide pre- and postoperative care for children and adolescents—with a focus on cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and surgery. As part of a team of 24 colleagues, you’ll care for a wide range of patients. No two days are alike—with us, you’ll become a well-rounded professional. We’ll meet you where you are: even without prior experience, with a one-year specialized training program, an onboarding program, and a team that supports you.

2 wards with a total of 39 beds

Treatment in the two general pediatric wards covers the entire spectrum of pediatric and adolescent medicine. The main areas of focus are pediatric nephrology and metabolic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Emergency Care in the Trauma Room

The pediatric emergency department treats emergencies involving infants, children, and adolescents around the clock. It also has the capacity to admit up to three inpatients. We have a resuscitation room for children requiring resuscitation.

Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment

The oncology and hematology ward treats children and adolescents with malignant blood and tumor diseases, including palliative care provided by our interdisciplinary palliative care team. The pediatric oncology outpatient clinic and day clinic also offers an HIV clinic.

Care Before and After Surgery

With 12 treatment beds, we care for children with congenital or acquired heart conditions who have undergone or are scheduled for surgery, or who have been treated via cardiac catheterization. The interdisciplinary intensive care unit has an additional four beds available for early postoperative care.

For children up to one year of age

In addition to premature infants and newborns, we care for children up to one year of age who require surgery. Currently, the infant ward has 25 treatment stations equipped with monitoring devices.

Highest Level of Care for Premature Infants

Thanks to our designation as a Level 1 Perinatal Center, our neonatal units—which have 11 ventilator beds and 18 monitoring stations—ensure comprehensive care for the smallest premature infants.

Interdisciplinary Care

With nine ventilator beds and an emergency unit, we provide a significant portion of the inpatient care for all critically ill children in the greater Cologne area—from premature infants to young adults.