Staff Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department
Band 5
Job overview
#teamED are seeking a dynamic, motivated and dedicated Children’s Nurse with a passion for emergency and trauma care, who is looking for the real life 24 hours in A&E.
#teamED values the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to our department, creating a diverse and knowledgeable team who feel motivated and able to influence the future direction of our service.
If you would like to work in the emergency department caring for children and their families and are keen to develop your skills as an Emergency Children’s Nurse, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and #teamED is for you.
Main duties of the job
You will have opportunities for triaging if not already doing so, planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of children and their families in line with the Trust’s Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework. This includes vital signs and PEWS, early recognition and management of acutely ill children, safe transportation, fluid intake monitoring, ECGs, wound dressings, plaster casts, catheterisation, venepuncture, cannulation, blood transfusion, palliative and terminal care, care of central lines, admission and discharge.
Working for our organisation
Our team consists of 19 Consultants, 5 Advanced Nurse Clinicians, a team of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, experienced adult and child emergency Nurses, Trauma Technicians and Healthcare Assistants.
We are a forward-thinking department with an emphasis on staff development and training. The paediatric area is within the department and we seek people dedicated to improving the care of children in our area.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely makes a difference to support our patients and staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence-based guidelines.
* Support and provide patient education and health promotion.
* Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.
* Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
* Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.
* Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation.
* Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and organisation.
* Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
* RN8 or RNC Children’s Nursing Posts.
* Diploma in Nursing.
* Appropriate NMC registration.
* NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post.
* Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced band 5 nurses.
* Degree.
* APLS or EPALS.
Knowledge & Experience
* Willing to expand clinical role e.g. IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation.
* Awareness of changes within Nursing practice.
* Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its relevance to practice.
* Post‑registration experience in paediatrics.
* Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality e.g. surgery.
* Knowledge of Leadership and Management.
* Knowledge of ethical issues.
* Research and development.
Equality and diversity
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.
Legal Requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
#J-18808-Ljbffr