Staff Nurse - Paediatric SDEC

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced paediatric staff nurses, to join our developing Paediatric Same Day Emergency Care. We currently have full time maternity cover post and will consider applications from Adult Nurses with an interest in Paediatrics.

Main duties of the job

The unit cares for children and young people 0-16 years of age referred by a GP, the emergency department (A&E), surgical teams, paediatric teams, the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) or following a recent discharge from a hospital ward

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, enthusiasm to progress and a highly motivated team player.  We also have the advantage of a ward-based Practice Educator who works closely with all staff to promote learning opportunities. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to work at times in our other Paediatric services which includes Paediatrics ED and Neonatal Unit.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Participates in Clinical Governance to maintain and improve standards of patient care.  Work as a role model in placing the patient’s experience at the core of service delivery.   Assist in the monitoring and auditing of the quality of care through a range of strategies, including risk management incident reporting, complaints, research and effectiveness monitoring and clinical audit.  Ensure own actions promote quality and alert others to quality issues. Contributes to the development of the service. Demonstrates commitment to the vision and objectives of the clinical area. Work with Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse to effectively managing the allocated financial resources within allocated budget.  Demonstrate understanding of the importance of ensuring effective skill mix and appropriate caseload management at all times. Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area.   Assists in the identification and assessment risks in work activities.  Help to developing strategies to manage these effectively. Work within risk management/ occupational