Job Title: Registered Nurse –Paediatric A & E
Trust Location: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare
Pay Rates: £ Holiday paid separately
Shift Patterns: Early, Lates, Nights, Long Days, Weekends & Bank Holidays
A&E plays a pivotal role within the NHS, being on hand 24 hours a day to provide emergency care to those most in need. This demanding and intense environment also gives our specialised nurses a huge sense of accomplishment and reward.
As a Paediatric A&E Nurse, no two days are the same. You will be providing urgent medical care to infants, children, and young people in an emergency department, assessing and treating a wide range of illnesses and injuries, from minor cuts to serious trauma. Key duties include triaging patients to prioritize urgent cases, administering medications, performing procedures like wound treatment and IVs, monitoring a child's condition, and providing emotional support and clear explanations to the child and their family during stressful situations.
A minimum of 6 months experience working within a busy Emergency department and Effective communication skills are vital.
You will learn the following:
* To foster a culture of openness and honesty, communicating effectively with the Guild staff, clients and patients
* To multitask, be decisive and work as a team player to ensure the best results for the patient
* How to create individualised care plans for each patient based on their specific needs
* How to use the most up-to-date medical and diagnostic equipment
You'll receive the following benefits:
* Exclusive access to first choice of shifts or placements at your Trust – access before they are made available to agency
* Wellbeing incentives – take advantage of the wellbeing hub
* Competitive pay rates – work this week, get paid next week
* Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go – access your "My Bank" shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
* Essential support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime
* Multi-locational - work across neighbouring Trusts if you wish to
* Varied working options to suit your lifestyle – access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements
* Training and development opportunities
* Build holiday allowance for every shift you work
* Stakeholder pension scheme available
What you'll be responsible for:
* Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
* Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
* Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
* Plan, deliver and evaluate standards of evidence-based nursing care
The role will involve but not be limited to you performing the above.
You'll need to have the following qualification/experience:
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Paediatric A&E nursing environment within a hospital in the last 3 years
* Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
* The ability to ensure accurate records are kept in accordance with CHS policy and NMC guidelines
* Immediate Life-support
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
Who are NHS Professionals?
We are NHS Professionals (NHSP), working together to care for patients in the NHS. Providing you with the power to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £17.49-£27.94 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 6 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Sick pay
* Unlimited paid holidays
Experience:
* Paediatric A&E Nursing : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* NMC (required)
Work Location: In person