1. Paediatric Nurses (RSCN)
Paediatric nurses, specifically those registered as Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (RSCN), are responsible for providing care to infants, children, and adolescents. Their role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including:
1. Assessment and Care Planning: Conducting thorough assessments of children’s health needs and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with families and other healthcare professionals.
2. Clinical Skills: Administering medications, performing procedures such as venipuncture or catheterization, and monitoring vital signs.
3. Health Education: Educating families about health issues, disease prevention, nutrition, and the management of chronic conditions.
4. Emotional Support: Providing emotional support to children and their families during hospital stays or outpatient visits.
5. Collaboration: Working closely with multidisciplinary teams including doctors, social workers, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to ensure comprehensive care.
2. Neonatal Nurses
Neonatal nurses specialize in the care of newborns, particularly those who are premature or have health complications. Their job description includes:
1. Critical Care: Monitoring the vital signs of neonates in intensive care units (NICUs) and providing life-saving interventions when necessary.
2. Developmental Care: Implementing strategies that promote healthy development in neonates, including minimizing stressors in the NICU environment.
3. Family Support: Supporting parents through education on caring for their newborns and providing emotional support during challenging times.
4. Collaboration with Specialists: Working alongside pediatricians and other specialists to develop treatment plans tailored to each infant’s needs.
5. Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of patient progress and communicating changes in condition to the healthcare team.
3. Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs) - Must be Prescribers
Emergency Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice nurses who provide urgent care in emergency settings. Their responsibilities include:
1. Assessment and Diagnosis: Performing comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with acute conditions or injuries to determine appropriate treatment plans.
2. Prescribing Medications: As prescribers, ENPs can independently prescribe medications based on their assessments. This requires a thorough understanding of pharmacology and clinical guidelines.
3. Procedural Skills: Performing minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds or draining abscesses within their scope of practice.
4. Patient Education: Providing information on follow-up care, medication management, and lifestyle modifications to prevent future emergencies.
5. Collaboration with Medical Staff: Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for patients after discharge from the emergency department.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £20.00-£35.00 per hour
Additional pay:
* Tips
Benefits:
* UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NMC (required)
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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