An exciting opportunity has arisen for a paediatric staff nurse to work within the established Children`s Community Team to provide individualised care for children and babies within the home setting.
Although this post is predominantly working with children that require Parental Nutrition you will also be required to hold a caseload with the community nursing team. We care for a range of medical conditions that require varying interventions and provide a link between home, hospital, school and primary care.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Children's Community Nursing Team and hold a case load of CYP's with complex medical needs
To ensure the care plan from the nutritional team/ family is up to date and followed for the children that require TPN
To commence and disconnect TPN whilst the child is at school as required
To administer IV replacement fluids as required
To obtain required bloods and organise any IV therapies to ensure the child's condition is managed correctly.
To work closely and maintain a good working relationship with specialist team at Addenbrookes and the wider multi-disciplinary team
To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team liaising/communicating as necessary and supervising support staff
To maintain Health and Safety of patients and colleagues at all times by complying with all relevant Trust policies.
About us
The paediatric service within The James Paget University Trust provides care care to children within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
* RSCN/RN child
Desirable
* Management/ Team leading qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Experience of shift coordination in an acute setting within the last 3 years
Desirable
* Paediatric nursing experience in community setting
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work confidently and autonomously
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
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