Staff Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

Job overview

#teamED are seeking dynamic, motivated and dedicated Children’s Nurse with a passion for emergency and trauma care, who are 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.

So, if you would like to work in the emergency department caring for children and their families and are keen to develop you skills as an Emergency Children’s Nurse then 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 goals for example: 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the job description listed below:

• 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 co-ordination 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 the organisation

• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals