To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions.
Responsibilities
* Provide evidence‑based, high‑quality assessment and care to children and their families attending the Emergency Department.
* Develop and maintain advanced Emergency Nursing skills, and be willing to take on extended roles such as IV administration, cannulation, venepuncture, care of central lines and other clinical roles linked to the department.
* Work within the NMC code of professional practice and within the policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust.
* Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained, act when standards are not being maintained, ensure safe and effective clinical practice and enhance patient experience.
* Recognise changes in a patient’s condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
* Act as an advocate for the patient and the family, promoting and protecting their interests, rights, equality, inclusion and privacy.
* Act as a 'Link Nurse' within a defined specialty/interest area.
* Be involved in trust initiatives to improve patient safety and care.
* Join the Paediatric Emergency Department at Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as a Band 5 Staff Nurse – an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and be part of an evolving and developing service.
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