Community Nursery Nurse

Job overview

The Community Nursery Nurse (CNN) is an integral member of the Children’s team.

The role of the CNN is to support the Health Visitor in their work with children and families, with the overall aim of helping each identified child to achieve its full potential. T

he work of the CNN will be part of a planned programme of care within the Healthy Child programme (0 – 5) delegated by the Health Visitor, who has completed the initial assessment.

Main duties of the job

Mersey Care Foundation NHS Trust are looking for Nursery Nurses to join our Professional and friendly teams of Health Visitors and existing Nursery Nurses to provide a high level of care to families within our community.

There is 1 fixed term maternity cover post.

The role involves contributing to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme within the commissioned criteria. Community Nursery Nurses within HV teams undertake delegated work which is family focused to improve health, reduce inequalities, safeguard children and offers diverse exposure to families.

Full training and support will be given to suitable qualified candidates. We have numerous positions available.

This is an opportunity to work within the Health Visiting service to deliver the healthy child programme within the Liverpool footprint.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Implement and evaluate individual programmes of care as agreed with Health Visitors

Assist and carry out developmental health reviews in line with the Healthy Child Programme where appropriate.

Give routine advice and information in respect to child care, development, infant feeding, breast feeding, weaning, behaviour management, play, hygiene, dental care, accident prevention, attachment, parenting skills and local community facilities.

Undertake educational courses, mandatory training and training as identified by appraisal and Children and Families service objectives.

Lone-worker for majority of client interactions and as such will be expected to work within agreed Lone-worker Policy / Guidelines.

To record client information contemporaneously on relevant documentation in a clear and concise manner assisting in the provision of verbal and written reports where necessary.

Applicant 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.