We need experienced Band 5 Paediatric Nurses for one of the well-established NHS trusts in the region. The Trust is the regional specialist care provider for North Yorkshire. It provides a high-quality, comprehensive range of health services, from leading-edge tertiary and trauma care to community services.

Job Description:

As a registered nurse working as part of a ward/department team, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of children with medical and surgical illnesses. You will promote a safe working environment for the children in our care.

As a registered nurse, you will be personally accountable for your practice and must adhere to the NMC standards expected of you. You will also be an effective professional role model for staff and maintain your professional development through ongoing education and development, ensuring that PREP requirements are met along with all mandatory training.

Skills:

• Registered Nurse - Children
• Computer literate
• Experience in assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care
• Ability to work with and mentor junior staff
• Awareness of professional responsibilities
• Understanding of normal child development

Desirable:

• IV administration course
• Experience in undertaking a small research project
• Understanding of the effects of hospital admission on a child and their family

To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and the job reference number: BS/10033/RCN1.