Paediatric Nurse for Community Children's Nursing Services (CCNs)
Following expansion of our service we have opportunities for motivated Band 5 registered nurses to gain experience of working within the CCN service. There are opportunities for both full and part time hours.
This opportunity will enable the successful post holder to develop a variety of skills to support a career change into community practice and is open to newly qualified paediatric nurses. The post holder will work across the community to include:
1. Care Closer to Homes
2. Continuing Care
3. Children's Outpatients
4. Special Needs Schools
Providing care to children and young people with acute, complex and continuing healthcare needs.
Main duties of the job
Adopting a family centred approach, the post holder will work in co-production with families and close collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the child/ young person receives a high standard of nursing care.
We are a dynamic team providing high quality nursing care to children and young people within the community, including the patient's own home / respite facilities, the special needs schools, Children's outpatient clinics and the expanding clinical workload within care closer to home.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to work a mixture of day and night shifts. The CCNS have a robust induction programme and training opportunities.
The post holder will be mentored to develop their skill set, reflective practice and autonomy supporting them when working within the community.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications
Essential
* RSCN / RN Child
Desirable
* Mentorship
Experience
Essential
* Recent paediatric experience
Desirable
* Experience working within the acute and community settings.
* Experience in working with children with complex healthcare needs.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
* Previous experience of working within a team
* Basic knowledge of child protection
Desirable
* Evidence of teaching skills
Personal Aptitude
Essential
* Ability to deliver care in an informal setting
* Ability to work without close supervision
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Risca Health Centre
Cromwell Road
Risca
NP11 6YF
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