Job summary
Lagan's Foundation is a nonprofit organisationdedicated to providing support and care to children in the community withcomplex health conditions. We are committed to enhancing the quality of lifefor these children and their families by offering compassionate and specialisednursing services tailored to their unique needs.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicatedRegistered Nurse (Children's Nurse), Level 1, to join our team at Lagan'sFoundation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for paediatric nursing anda strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of children withcomplex health conditions. As a Level 1 Children's Nurse, you will play a vitalrole in delivering high-quality nursing care and support to children and theirfamilies in the community. Additionally, you will be expected to mentor studentnurses and carers, providing guidance and support in their clinicaldevelopment.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide comprehensive nursing care to children with complex health conditions in their homes or community settings.
2. Perform tasks such as gastrostomy tube feeding, medication administration, tracheostomy care, and stoma care according to individualised care plans and medical protocols.
3. Conduct thorough assessments of each child's physical, emotional, and developmental needs, and collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
4. Monitor vital signs, assess for signs of complications, and respond promptly to changes in the child's condition, escalating concerns as needed.
5. Educate and support families in caring for their child's complex health needs, providing training on medical procedures, equipment use, and symptom management.
6. Ensure the safety and comfort of children during care procedures, maintaining infection control practices and adhering to safety protocols.
7. Document all nursing interventions, assessments, and communications accurately and comprehensively in the child's medical records.
8. Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to coordinate holistic care for each child.
9. Mentor student nurses and carers
10. Participate in ongoing education and training to enhance clinical skills and knowledge in paediatric nursing and the care of children with complex health conditions. Note: Some of this training will be at our head office.
About us
Be Yourself:Lagans Foundationembraces Diversity and Inclusion, celebrating differences while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we encourage applicants to communicate any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. We are also open to discussing flexible working options if the role allows. Join us in shaping a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.
We are a growing team with one goal: to provide quality heart felt care. We strongly believe in our values and want our employees to relate to them and apply it to their role.
Our values are as the following:
11. Passion
12. Resilience
13. Integrity and Communication
14. Empathy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose:
Thisis variable hours (full-time or part-time) position with Lagans Foundations specialist care team.
Thejob holder will provide personal care support and play to children aged 0-19with complex health conditions who live within their own homes. You willcomplete a comprehensive training program, which is monitored throughmentorship, observation and supervision and formal assessment to support you togain your confidence and the professional skills and behaviours required for youto competently carry out this role.
Youwill be expected to work a variety of shifts in accordance with the needs ofthe children and their families and the charity itself.
Breadth of Responsibility:
Managerelationships and health outcomes of the children and families you work with.
Remaincompliant with the policies, procedures, training, and any other requirementsof the role. This may relate to any future Covid or pandemic restrictions whichthe organisation are required to implement.
Help to promote the work of the charity, Lagans Foundation,and offer assistance to the fundraising team, through fun ideas, attendance ofevents, volunteering or hosting a fundraiser.
You will show dedication to ensure positive change andoutcomes key performance indicators are met.
Key Performance Measurements:
Quality and Efficiency Responsible for delivering the highest possiblecare standards
Professional Competency
o Maintain up to dateknowledge and professional practice through CPD
o Attend all trainingrequested and complete by deadlines
o Attend team meetings,supervisions and observation sessions
Time Keeping Deliver hours care assigned on the rota
Working relationships Attend and engage with other team members atteam meetings
Accuracy Submit visit records /documentation on completion of each visit
Administration:
Carry out all the administrative duties in thehealth support process such as logging visit records, accident forms,safeguarding reports, mileage claims
Accurate and timely management of documentationand reporting.
Accurate and timely attendance and logging inand out of visits as per the rota and policy.
Accurate medicine administration and reporting asper policy and training.
Feedback on risk assessment and care plans somanagers can make changes effectively and in a timely manner to support othercarers and keep the child safe.
Attendance of team meets face to face and online
Attendance of 6 weekly supervision face to facewith supervisor.
Completion of all required training (Online andface to face)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
15. GCSE Maths and English Grade C and above or equivalent
Desirable
16. Level 2 Health and Social Care
17. L3 Health and Social Care
18. Enhanced DBS Child and Adult Workforce
Experience
Essential
19. Experience of working with children
20. Experience of delivering personal care
Desirable
21. Experience of working shifts