Looking for a new challenge? Would you like some variety in your work? Do you have a special interest that you would like to develop and share your knowledge? Does a role with a work-life balance attract you? Why not join the Community Children's Nursing Team - every day presents a new learning opportunity and the chance to deliver excellent care and make a difference to the child and family.
Learn how to experience and deal with the unexpected. We welcome you to speak to one of the team to find out the range of skills you will develop and what the role really entails.
A vacancy has arisen for a full-time enthusiastic Registered Children's Nurse to join the team. The successful applicant will be part of a well-motivated, friendly and very supportive team who encourage personal and professional development. You will have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills within an innovative and creative environment.
Main duties of the job
As an integral member of the team, the post holder will demonstrate excellent communication and clinical skills and have some nursing experience working alongside children, as well as being flexible to work with different staff teams providing nursing care across Hull & East Riding. The role will incorporate caring for children and their families within a range of environments, including mainstream and special needs schools, home, and other care or respite settings.
The service covers acute and complex conditions, special school nursing, support of acute and chronic continence conditions, community children's nursing including palliative and end of life care when needed. We strive to provide a seamless and transparent service and would welcome prospective applicants to contact the service for an informal discussion, should they want to get a feel for the role before application.
For informal enquiries please contact Jayne Lowther - Clinical Manager - Community Children's Nursing Team - on 07964 686827 or email: jayne.lowther@nhs.net
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
Desirable
* Registered Nurse - RN(Child), RSCN
* Educated to Degree level
* Mentorship training
* Post registration training relevant to role and evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
* Understanding of child development and the well child, along with recognition of the sick child and evidence of up to date clinical skills
* Knowledge in relation to health needs of children being cared for in the community
* Proficient with information technology, e.g. electronic care records, administration systems and emails etc
* Good understanding of local current safeguarding policies and guidelines
Desirable
* Ability to delegate duties and prioritise workload
Experience
Essential
* Post registration experience of working with children/young people, and families
* Experience of completing developmentally appropriate health needs assessments for children and young people
* Experience of formal or informal teaching and a willingness to develop/contribute to teaching and training programmes
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to effectively engage with multi-disciplinary teams and other health professionals
Desirable
* Experience of multiagency working
* Experience of working in a community setting
Employer details
Employer name
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Address
Marfleet Health Centre
Hull
HU9 5HH
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