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Job overview
Band 6 - Junior Sister
Contract - Permanent
Full-Time & Part-time available
Are you an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic children's emergency nurse? If so then we would love to meet you. We are looking for someone who will bring a positive attitude to the Trust and can demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude.
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Responsibilities
* Assess children on arrival in the treatment area and prioritise need for clinical intervention. Plan, implement and evaluate care regimes for individual children providing quick and effective flow through the department.
* Supervise junior staff and students in all aspects of care, ensuring they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them.
* Maintain effective communication with nursing, ancillary, medical and paramedical colleagues.
* To ensure the safe administration of medicines in accordance with local policy and NMC guidelines, including Patient Group Directions.
* To ensure high standards of patient care at all times and to assist in monitoring and maintaining quality care initiatives.
* To maintain the privacy and dignity of children/young people throughout their time in the Emergency Department.
* To develop an area of clinical interest and provide nursing expertise to improve the care & services offered to children and their families.
* Ensure an appropriate, welcoming and safe environment is provided for children and their families.
* To develop and keep clinical knowledge and skills updated, including developing and maintaining extended clinical role skills, following appropriate training.
* Maintain safe and effective discharge procedures, liaising with other relevant healthcare/support professionals.
* Provide support for children/young people and their families. Direct them to relevant services if appropriate.
* Assist in the identification of any child protection issues and make referrals to appropriate multidisciplinary team members including social services.
Managerial Responsibilities
* Organise his/her own work and assist junior staff in managing their workload.
* Act as an effective role model, mentor and preceptor to junior staff and students.
* Ensure that nursing procedures and policies are followed.
* Regularly take charge of a group of children.
* Inform the Shift leader / Lead Nurse of any activity in the department which affects patient care and department flow.
* Maintain an awareness of clinical and professional developments in nursing and contribute to audits, clinical risk and quality initiatives.
* Participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives and contribute to the development of nursing practice within the department.
* Report accidents/incidents and complaints to the paediatric lead nurse.
* Assist in the management of resources in an effective and efficient manner.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
* Mentorship qualification (or willingness to undertake)
* PILS
* APLS (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable criteria
* Emergency Nursing Course
* BSc or working towards
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to work well as part of a team
* Ability to manage own workload, and supervise workload of junior staff
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* IV Drug Administration, Cannulation, Phlebotomy skills
* Triage/initial assessment skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Sufficient experience to have completed core competencies in emergency nursing
* Experience of regularly working in Triage, Urgent Care/Minors, Resus independently
* Knowledge of children's safeguarding principles
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential criteria
* Smart appearance
* Professional manner
* Good attendance record
* Genuine interest in Emergency Nursing
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS
To comply with the Trust's Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols.
Your application form
1. Provide only business email address for your referees.
2. Make sure you include all evidence of where you meet the essential requirement on the jobs description.
Other important information
* Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.
* Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns.
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