Paediatric Staff Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Paediatric Staff Nurse for Staffordshire Children's Hospital at Royal Stoke.

***Fixed term 12 months***

The role is based within the Children's Medical Ward 217 For more information on this role, please contact Paula Blurton on 01782 675121

Main duties of the job

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care needs of children and families/carers within the ward or department in order to provide and maintain a high standard of informed and effective holistic care following a formal period of preceptorship.

To participate and contribute to the teaching requirements of the ward and department.

To contribute to the management of the nursing services by taking charge the clinical area when required on an occasional basis if applicable to that clinical area.

To rotate to other clinical areas as requested, to meet the demands of the service and fulfil professional educational needs.

To participate in the development of clinical audit, ensuring that a prominent nursing contribution is made.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Personal Specification for the roles and responsibilities or contact Ward Sister, Paula Blurton.