We are looking for experienced Band 5/6 children's nurses to work in one of the trusts in South East London. The Trust has a children's unit that offers a range of surgical day care procedures and medical treatments and investigations not suitable for an outpatient setting.
Responsibilities:
- Assess care needs of babies, children, and adolescents; develop and implement care programs, and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Work in partnership with children and their families to support family-centered care and encourage their involvement.
- Support parents, carers, siblings, and other members of the child's support network.
- Set and maintain high standards of nursing care, ensuring adherence to nursing guidelines and policies.
- Participate in the reception, care, and discharge of children, ensuring they receive safe and competent care.
- Address spiritual, psychological, and emotional needs of the child and their family, preparing them for discharge with clear future care plans.
- Liaise with the Children's Community Nursing Team, GP, Social Services, Health Visitor, Community Midwife, or School Nurse regarding discharge issues.
- Maintain custody of drugs, ensure familiarity with emergency equipment and procedures, and develop nurse-led clinics and play facilities for children in collaboration with the hospital play specialist team.
Skills:
- Registered Nurse - Children
- Computer literate
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients and cannulation skills
- Committed to family-centered care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Good time management and teaching skills
- Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative
- Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate
- Demonstrates compassion in practice
Essential:
- Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
- Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
- Basic knowledge of computer skills
- Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Understanding or evidence of fulfilling requirements for revalidation
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and the job reference number - BS/10059/RCN1.