Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of a Nursery Nurse on the Children's Unit at NSECH, which provides emergency care and inpatient care for children from birth to 15 years old.
Responsibilities
* Provide activities for inpatient children.
* Support parents of babies and young children.
* Provide distraction techniques during procedures.
* Provide distraction support at paediatric blood clinics at North Tyneside and Wansbeck hospitals.
* Initiate suitable age‑appropriate activities for the inpatient children on the unit.
* Support families and nursing staff with babies and children on the unit daily.
* Be directly involved in health promotion for children, including the mini mouths matter campaign to promote healthy eating.
* Work with other nursery nurses to plan and create a child‑friendly atmosphere and appropriate displays for the unit.
Qualifications
* Cache Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education, BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning & Development or NVQ Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
* Experience in a Nursery Nurse role or similar environment is desirable.
* Confidence in planning activities for a variety of ages of children.
* Confidence with IT skills is desirable.
This advert closes on Monday 27 Apr 2026.
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