Paediatric ED Staff Nurse- Band 5
Are you a qualified or soon to be qualified children's nurse?
Are you interested in a career providing emergency care to children and their families?
Are you looking for a fast paced, interesting and varied role?
If so, we are looking for motivated, dynamic nurses to join our team!
With strong nursing leadership, a dedicated Paediatric Lead Nurse, and a Professional Development nurse to guide and support you in conjunction with an allocated mentor.
Within 2 years of joining the Trust you will be offered the following courses:
1. PILS (Paediatric immediate life support)
2. TILS (Trauma immediate life support)
3. Paediatric HDU / Children's Emergency nursing
4. Qualification in Specialism for Paediatric Emergency Nursing, which is accredited by the RCN.
5. EZ-IO - Intraosseous Vascular Access System
These training opportunities and more offer the ideal stepping stone to a junior sister role - we are keen to develop and support nursing growth.
Applications from newly qualified nurses will be considered.
Main Duties of the Job
Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role.
Job Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
* Assess, plan and implement care for children on arrival to the treatment area and prioritise need for clinical intervention after the appropriate training.
* To develop an area of clinical interest to improve the care & services offered to children and their families.
* Maintain effective communication with colleagues and patients and their families, assessing and supporting children and their families with understanding of their illness, health promotion and prevention of future illness.
* To ensure the safe administration of medicines in accordance with local policy and NMC guidelines, including Patient Group Directions.
* Provide support for children/young people and their families. Direct them to relevant services if appropriate.
* To ensure high standards of patient care at all times.
* Ensure an appropriate, welcoming and safe environment is provided for children and their families. As much as possible, this should be audio-visually separate from adults and in line with National Service Framework recommendations.
* To develop and keep clinical knowledge and skills updated, including developing and maintaining extended clinical role skills, following appropriate training.
* Assist in the identification of any child protection issues and make referrals to appropriate multidisciplinary team members including social services.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse CHILD or on an approved university based nursing course leading to registration with the NMC in the next 3 months.
Desirable
* BSc or working towards.
* PILS/APLS.
* Emergency Nursing Module.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Nursing and assessment skills.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work as a team member.
Desirable
* IV Drug administration competency (competency can be undertaken in post).
* Cannulation.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Knowledge of nursing models.
* Practices in line with the NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines.
* Aware of the current issues within Emergency nursing.
* Able to deliver safe medicines practice.
Desirable
* Post qualification nursing experience.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address
WHITTINGTON HOSPITAL - Accident & Emergency Level 5
Magdala Ave
London
N19 5NF
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